Medical Office Assistant-(TEMP) Westchester, Tarrytown, NY FlexStaff - Northwell Health : Job Details

Performs direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or appropriate clinician. Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs.Responsibilities:* Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies.* Interviews patient to obtain medical information and perform measurement and screening procedures.* Prepares patient for examination and treatment.* Obtains patient's height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, head circumference, and other required vital statistics.* Records findings in patient medical record and informs clinician of findings.* Obtains specimens from patient, as directed by clinician.* Collects blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens. Completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to established procedures.* Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs), as required.* Assists clinician during examination, procedures and treatment, as required.* Secures required supplies, tools and equipment for specific procedures.* Ensures patient is appropriately draped and positioned.* Provides requested instruments to clinician during procedure. Assists in positioning and holding patient, as required.* Assists patient after examination, procedure or treatment.* Prepares, sterilizes and calibrates equipment. Informs Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.* Strictly adheres to infection control standards in the performance of duties.* Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs.* Participates in patient registration, as required. Processes insurance forms, certifications, physician orders, prescriptions, etc.* Ensures required patient information and documentation is available in medical records.* Schedules and confirms patient appointments.* Places, receives and directs phone calls.* Files, copies, and distributes documentation, as required.* Performs related duties as requiredQualifications:* High School Diploma or equivalent, required.* Successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school OR 1- 3 years of medical assistant experience, required.* Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).