Allergy MD, an established Allergy, Asthma and Immunology medical practice, is seeking a self-motivated, people-friendly Medical Assistant for our (fun, beautiful) Long Island City office.
Responsibilities
- Assists the doctors in the examination of patients
- Setting up rooms and instruments; making sure there is a professional and clean environment for the patient and MD
- Recording patient histories and medications
- Ensure patient’s allergies are clearly displayed in chart
- Assists in office procedures
- Performs some testing under supervision
- Cleans and prepares all instruments in the exam rooms, keeps exam rooms stocked with supplies and samples, makes sure rooms are ready for next day visits
- Checks inventory and orders replacements when needed
- Manages hazardous wastes, and medical equipment. Performs routine maintenance for certain medical equipment
- Has some knowledge of medicine, prescriptions, dosages, etc. Calls in prescriptions for the doctors
- Calls patients to schedule follow up appointments
- Aids doctor in returning patient calls at appropriate times during the daily routine
- Fills all shortages of medical supplies with reorders, fills out all necessary paperwork when ordering
- Keep doctors aware of requirements of insurance companies for all patients
- Manages the flow of patients in and out of exam rooms
- Explains tests and procedures to patients when appropriate
- Informs doctor when he/she is running behind schedule
- Front desk responsibilities and provide back-up role when needed
- Ad-hoc projects
Job Requirements:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Fluency in both languages.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be able to work in independently
- Must be flexible with schedule
- Eclinical or other EMR system is a plus
- Previous experience is a plus
- Medical assistant certificate required
- Must possess strong communication skills
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
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Work setting:
Work Location: In person