Medical Assistant - University Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, UFPC

Location East Setauket, NY

Schedule Full Time

Days/Hours Monday - Friday; 830 AM - 5 PM

Pay $20.28 - $25.34

Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education and current market for the position. Human Resources determines the external and internal equitable salary for each employee.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

SUMMARY This position requires the medical assistant to provide support to physicians and other clinical staff. The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and clerical work.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

Place patients in the examination rooms and document using the electronic medical record, medications, vitals and main reason for the visit.
Perform screening and measuring procedures, which include but is not limited to, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature.
Assist with setting up and preparing the patient and equipment for exams and special procedures as needed.
Collect blood or other laboratory specimens as requested by physician.
Perform routine laboratory tests.
Enter proposed orders into Electrical Medical Record for licensed independent provider review and approval.
Obtain previous test results from outside labs, radiology, physicians’ offices, etc.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians’ instructions to the patient in a clear and effective manner.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies according to regulations.
Maintain an adequate supply of medical inventory in each exam room.
Ensure the cleanliness of each exam room.
Prepare rooms after each patient and for specific procedures as needed.
Order supplies as needed.
Ensure HIPAA and OSHA guidelines are followed at all times.
Perform administrative duties when needed; answering phones, scheduling appointments, etc.
Create and update telephone encounters when reporting and responding to patients’ medical concerns and requests; forward to appropriate staff and medical providers.
Adheres to protocol for patient flow (1. Reception, 2. Registration, 3. Triage, 4. Labs, 5. Escort to Provider).
Adheres to Visit Completion Protocol (1. Receive encounter and referral forms, 2. Schedule next appointments, 3. Schedule outside referrals at appointed time, 4. Update visit log).
Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma/GED.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
Must have exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
Must have ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Must have computer and/or EMR experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and medical providers. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP.

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Clinical Practice Management Plan employees and responsible for all aspects of employment, including hirings, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations. 

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

CPMP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CPMP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of CPMP’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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