• Medical Assistant

    Health Plus Management LLC (Smithtown, NY)


    Medical Assistant

     

    Location Smithtown

    Description

    Kalter PMR pain specialists, offer non-surgical alternative treatments for chronic pain resulting from sports injury, work injury or personal injury (vehicle accident / slip and fall). Our mission at Kalter PMR is to minimize pain, using a host of interventional techniques, while increasing function through physical therapy & rehabilitation, ultimately giving our patients a new lease on pain-free life.

     

    We are looking to hire a medical assistant to join our team. The candidate must show an uncompromising commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the team. This position requires someone that is highly organized with outstanding communication skills and strong work ethic. Manages and coordinates the physicians daily schedule for new and existing patients.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Assist with maintaining patient flow while escorting patients to and from exam/procedure rooms

    + Coordinating and implementing plans for patient care. May record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review (i.e., Past Medical and Social histories)

    + Provide a comfortable and safe environment

    + Act as a liaison between the physician and patient

    + Perform and records: vital signs, height, weight, and conducts a controlled substance pill count

    + Collection of specimens, completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens appropriately using two patient identifiers

    + Maintain order and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks room’s and ensures supplies are maintained

    + Set up and prepare equipment/supplies for procedure use

    + Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards. Including but not limited to: utilize personal protective equipment, e.g. gloves and maintain proper disposal of hazardous materials

    + Assist in coordinating of care to meet patient needs including, facilitating diagnostic testing and the scheduling of future appointments

    + Participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required test results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review

    + Ensure the compliance of treatment plans created by the provider

    + Perform variety of other clerical functions such as scanning, triage of calls, and ensures efficient flow of patients throughout the office

    + Comply with all Health Plus Management policies related to privacy rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

     

    Education & Training

     

    + High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Certificated Medical Assistant or a minimum of 6 months experience required

     

    Knowledge & Experience

     

    + Experience with Microsoft office and NextGen Practice Management application highly preferred.

     

    Skills & Abilities

     

    + Ability to function as an effective team member.

    + Ability to communicate effectively.

    + Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

    + Ability to learn and adapt.

    + Skilled in operation of tools and equipment

    + Prompt and regular attendance according to policy

    + Comply with dress code and appearance standards.

    + Interact with patients, customers, management, team members the general public, in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.

    + Functions and communicates respectfully with peers.

    + Participate in all mandatory job training and meetings.

    + Adhere to requirements, policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or other clinical practices.

     

    Schedule:Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-5:30pm (Part-Time) or Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm & Friday 8:00am-3:00pm + 1 Saturday per month (Full-Time)Pay:$20-$22 per hour

     

    Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

     

    Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

    Position Requirements

    Education and Training High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Certified Medical Assistant or a minimum of 6 months experience required. Experience with Microsoft office and NextGen Practice Management application highly preferred.

     

    Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off, Holidays (Full-Time Only)

     

    EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    This position is currently accepting applications.