Job description

Orthopaedic Associates of Manhasset is opening a brand new facility minutes from Huntington Village to better serve our patients in Suffolk County. The new facility will span more than 26,000 square feet and feature 11 exam rooms, as well as, state of the art physical therapy and occupational therapy areas.

Position: Medical Assistant

Reports to: MA Supervisor

Location: Huntington

The Medical Assistant is responsible for rooming patients, documenting medical history / chief complaints, collecting vitals if necessary, communicating follow-up information with patient and provider, and otherwise generally assisting the provider within the MA scope of practice.

Candidates must have exceptional customer service skills, a positive communication style and the ability to problem-solve effectively. Multi-tasking with a high degree of accuracy is essential to providing safe, high quality patient care. At least 1 to 2 years of experience working in an outpatient clinic setting is strongly preferred. National certification as registered medical assistant preferred.

Responsibilities:
Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Collects detailed and accurate patient history.

Prepares and maintains exam rooms with necessary instruments, equipment and supplies.

Follows up with patient on physicians current patient care notes or instructions.

Provides general assistance, education and information to patient questions.

Performs post-operative wound care, suture removal, dressing change, cast removal, cast application and splint application.

Assists physicians in setup and performance of medical procedures under the direction of physician or nurse manager.

Maintains DME supplies.

Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality.

Prepares, cleans and stocks examination rooms. Assures surfaces are clear and puts away any articles that were left out and replenishes missing stock in drawers and cabinets.

Unpacks new supply deliveries and stores away items as directed.

Assists members of clinical support staff and physicians with all duties as necessary and appropriate. (includes patient care, post-op phone follow-up calls and other patient phone calls, medication updates)

Documents all phone calls and actions appropriately in EMR.

Identifies OSHA issues and communicates for correction.

Follows all HIPAA regulations as instructed.

Follows ONS policies and procedures.

Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Active Medical Assistant Certification NY

Two years experience, preferred. Orthopaedic experience a plus

Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to work as part of a team.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

ONS offers excellent salary and benefits which include medical, life insurance, disability insurance, and profit sharing / 401(k) plan

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