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Medical Office Assistant Jobs in Flushing, NY at FlexStaff
Medical Office Assistant
Flushing, Queens
Schedule: M-F, 8AM – 5PM
Temp to Hire
FlexStaff is seeking a Medical Office Assistant for our client, a non-profit healthcare organization providing home and community-based healthcare and services for the elderly.
Under the direction of the Medical Practice Manager, this position performs routine medical assistant functions as well as other required tasks. Under the supervision of the DTC Clinical staff, the Medical Assistant will perform venipuncture and finger blood, including drawing, capping, and labeling of blood specimens, as well as performing EKGs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all routine medical assistant functions with consistency, according to policy/best practice and expected service standards, while adhering to the participants’ right for privacy and dignity
Consistently and accurately takes and documents in the EMR participant’s blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight
Draws blood and collects specimens according to Infection Control protocols consistent with all established policies
Appropriately centrifuges specimens if required
Refrigerates specimen according to policy/acceptable practice
Accurately and without delay orders laboratory tests as per physician’s written orders
Tracks test results
Informs physician in writing of canceled lab tests
Schedules Home Draw Labs
Obtains applicable reports on an ongoing basis via software
Consistently tracks lab supply inventory and orders supplies as necessary adhering to the approval process
Fully stocks examination offices with all required medical supplies
Performs EKGs according to policy/best practice and expected service standards while always adhering to participants’ rights
Provides services according to established safety procedures and infection control standards as per OSHA and CLHC Health Services policy and procedure and provides services with due regard for the health, safety, and well-being of the participant.
Maintains strict confidentiality of any/all participant information.
Transfers and offers assistance during transferring of participants into and out of wheelchairs, toilets, beds, and other equipment (e.g., Hoyer lift).
Assist participants requiring help with toileting and other ADL care.
Assist MD as requested, including translation and set up of equipment for examination and clean up when necessary.
Assists with customer issues and grievances in a timely, accurate, and courteous manner.
Assist with the coordination of follow-up visits and transportation for participants coming into and departing from medical practice.
Provides coverage for the Front Desk Area as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent, Medical Technician training, Vision screening training
At least one (1) year of venipuncture experience, preferably with the elderly population
Mandarin or Korean speaking strongly preferred
Must be computer literate
Medical Assistant Certification (must be certified Phlebotomist); EKG.
Superior customer service skills
Must possess strong interpersonal/people skills
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to use all equipment as dictated by the position
Must be self-directed with the ability to work with or without supervision
Must possess a pleasant telephone manner
Must be able to work weekends if required
Additional Salary Detail
The 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).
Title: Medical Office Assistant
Company: FlexStaff
Location: Flushing, NY
