Medical Assistant - Hauppauge, United States - Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene

Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene
Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Community Mental Hygiene
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Hauppauge, United States

1 week ago

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Description

_This position falls within the jurisdiction of the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service. When the Suffolk County Civil service examination is held for this title, the provisional employee must take the examination, pass it and be reachable for appointment from the resultant eligible list in order to be retained.
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An employee in this role will perform para-professional work, assisting medical providers with conducting medical examinations of patients in an outpatient Opioid Treatment Programs.

Work includes; performing various preliminary medical screenings, tests, and clerical duties. Employees will also ensure compliance with established safety and health procedures during phlebotomy operations.

Typical work activities include but are not limited to;

  • Interviewing clients to obtain medical history and record information in charts
  • Taking blood pressure and pulse, testing urine specimens, drawing blood samples and checking height, weight and vision to prepare client for complete physical examination by providers;
  • Setting up examining rooms and tables;
  • Sterilizing and cleaning equipment;
  • Making appointments, maintaining records and preparing correspondence and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:


Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in a position which involved assisting with medical treatment or in the examination of patients, which included the performance of intravenous blood drawing.


Note:

Either satisfactory completion of a Medical Assistant Program from a State licensed school; or a school or program accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education; or, a State or regionally accredited College or University may be substituted for the one (1) year of required experience.


_Suffolk County residency is required._

Benefits:


  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Optical
  • Legal
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • New York State Retirement System
  • Paid Time off

Shift:

Monday - Friday (6AM - 2PM)


Pay:
From $32,312.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Dental
insurance

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • Inperson

Education:


  • High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:


  • EHR systems: 1 year (preferred)
  • Vital signs: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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