JOB SUMMARY: PRACTICE ASSISTANT
You will be a key team member in a dynamic and growing practice! Your role will be to ensure the smooth functioning of the office by assisting with a world-class patient experience and being one of the “faces of our menopause and sexual health center.”
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (example, GED)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school
- This job is for three days a week initially and then eventually 5 days a week
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, including height and weight.
- Show patients to exam rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Record a patient's medical history, vital signs, or other information such as lab results into their medical record.
- Prepare and administer medication as directed by the physician.
- Collect laboratory specimens (urine samples and blood draws), log the specimens, and prepare them to be sent for testing.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or other physician instructions to the patients.
- Help the physician examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Prepare exam rooms prior to the patient examination, and keep the rooms stocked and clean.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Schedule appointments.
- Greet and check-in patients upon arrival to the office.
- Contact outside medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or procedures.
- Perform general office duties such as: answering phones, scribing notes for the doctor, making photocopies, faxes, or other clerical office duties.
- Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
- Help with advertising and marketing the practice.
In Order To Apply: Please prepare a short statement on why you want to apply for this job and what would make you well suited for it. Then email this statement, along with a copy of your CV, to: drsadaf@drsadaf.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Office
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chappaqua, NY 10514 (Required)
Work Location: In person