Medical Assistant – PRICE PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, PC – New Hyde Park, NY

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

We are seeking an experienced, professional and flexible medical assistant to join our staff. This position will require you to be cross trained to assist the nurses and physicians with direct patient care and also manage receptionist duties. To start, scheduled days will be Mondays 9AM-6PM, Tuesdays 12PM-8PM, Wednesdays 10:00AM-6PM and Fridays 9AM-3PM.

Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and restock exam rooms for patients, ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients at all times.
• Calling and escorting patients to exam rooms at scheduled appointment times, checking vitals, running rapid tests, and preparing patients for exams.
• Experience with pulmonary testing preferred, but willing to train on spirometry, lung volume and FENO testing. Ability to learn and become proficient in this testing is mandatory.

Medical Receptionist Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet, check in and register patients and visitors.
• Answer calls, schedule and confirm appointments in a polite and professional manner.
• Insurance related tasks include: Verifying eligibility and referral status.
• EMR data entry
• General clerical/administrative tasks

Medical Assistant/Receptionist Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• Computer proficiency and experience using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and practice management software is required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics
• Pulmonology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location