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Mariwalla Neurosurgery
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$44,283 / year median in New York
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant Mariwalla Neurosurgery Port Jefferson Station, NY Job Details Full-time $18 - $20 an hour 10 days ago Qualifications Transcription experience within healthcare industry Patient comfort Record keeping Computer operation Post-session clinical documentation Computer literacy Care documentation Research Organizational skills Computer skills Patient interaction Clinical confidentiality policies Documentation Handling Managing patient records Time management Full Job Description Medical Scribes work in hospitals or clinics to improve documentation and make the process of treating patients more efficient by handling electronic health records and documenting visits. Their role is to oversee the information technology aspects of running a medical office and complete clerical tasks related to communication and recordkeeping. They accompany Physicians during their rounds and manage medical documentation by summarizing their interactions with their patients. Medical Scribes prepare voice recordings for transcription and review medical documents for errors, typos and inconsistencies. They can also perform basic research tasks by communicating with other healthcare providers and updating contact information. Medical Scribe skills and qualifications Medical Scribes need to portray a level of professionalism and cleanliness while working with medical staff. Some of the other important skills they need to handle their job duties include: Ability to expertly document patient care and transcribe patient appointments Advanced computer skills Confidentiality and privacy of the patients Strong organization, multitasking and time management skills Ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good bedside manner and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment