Medical Assistant (Southampton Hospital) - Part Time Day Shift - Stony Brook University : Job Details

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under the guidance of MD, NP, PA, RN or LPN the MA functions in accordance with site-specific policies, and procedures and establishes ethics of nursing care. The MA places patients in exam rooms, takes vital signs, and performs height/weight measurements, eye tests, and other testing at the MD's request and direction. The MA will perform phlebotomies and prepare the collection for Laboratory testing. In addition, the MA's are responsible for setting up sterile fields in preparation for invasive procedures and processes specimens for lab testing and appropriately cleans and prepares reusable equipment for re-sterilization. The MA also records info in the medical record, maintains supplies, and assists the MD, NP, or PA as desired. The Medical Assistant checks medical equipment daily.

SPECIAL SKILLS OR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or experience in an outpatient private physician practice or clinical setting is required.
• CPS Certification preferred.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

· Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

· All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

· This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

· This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

· Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton's Employee Health Services*

· Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*

· Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.

· Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including the day-to-day direction and supervision of work.StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all Payroll and Human Resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all benefits for which one is eligible.  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.