Medical Assistant - New York Institute of Technology : Job Details

Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit. Prepare patients for examinations by administering preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs and reporting patient history summary. -Performs phlebotomy procedures, toxicology exams and EKG's. Review and processes lab requisitions and results within the electronic medical record. Ensure reports and all test results have been received prior to patient's arrival. (i.e.: .outside labs, diagnostic tests; consult reports, etc.). Ensures abnormal test results, including critical and high priority, are assigned to ordering/covering provider as per policies.-Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance.-Secures patient information and maintains patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records. Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following st...Medical Assistant, Medical, Medical Equipment, Assistant, Technology, Healthcare, Education, Patient