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About this Medical Assistant role at Suffolk County Government

Suffolk County Government · Onsite · RIVERHEAD, NY
An employee in this class performs para-professional work, or assists medical providers in conducting medical examinations of patients in health centers or related health 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.

The incumbent's performance is supervised and subject to review by professional supervisors.

*Does related work as required.

** Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)

******* This Position Is Located In Riverhead OTP Clinic, and North County OTP Clinic, Hauppauge OTP Clinic ******

Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE:

  • Interviewing clients to obtain medical history and record information in charts; assists clients with forms and applications for services;

  • 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; Performs patient support duties such as answering phones, making appointments and coordinating insurance coverage; maintaining records and preparing correspondence and reports.

  • Applicant must have a working knowledge of medical office policies and procedures, preferably in an OASAS Clinic setting.

  • Candidate must have the ability to safely draw intravenous blood.

  • Candidate must also have the ability to deal effectively with clients in a courteous and tactful manner.

  • In addition, candidate must have the ability to maintain records and prepare reports; and follow oral and written instructions.

  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

  • Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Pension

  • Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

  • Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Salary: $33,121

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

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, and included the performance of intravenous blood drawing (**Phlebotomy Experience Required**)

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 college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State

may be substituted for the one (1) year of required experience.    

This Role Is A Provisional Appointment 

A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates 

 

Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: 

https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs 

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

  • Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
  • We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
  • We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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How this Medical Assistant salary compares

This role pays $33,121/yrbelow the typical range for Medical Assistant roles.

$43,702 median $50,840 $62,692

Typical range $46,800–$56,836/yr, from 3,725 comparable Medical Assistant listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Medical Assistant salary insights →

About Suffolk County Government

The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse work

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