Bilingual Medical Assistant — Community Health Team

Apicha Community Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apicha Community Health Center seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the care team in New York City. Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing them for examination, phlebotomy, vital signs, and assisting providers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses and physicians to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care. The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, a high school diploma or GED, and a current CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• One year full-time work experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Spanish or Asian language ability strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care including prep, vitals, phlebotomy, and basic procedures.
• Support nursing staff and providers; communicate patient information and renewals.
• Prepare and maintain clinical supplies and patient records; assist with lab processing.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant program

CPR-BLS certification

Tools

eClinicalWorks EMR

Job description

Apicha Community Health Center seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the care team in New York City. Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing them for examination, phlebotomy, vital signs, and assisting providers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses and physicians to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care. The position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, a high school diploma or GED, and a current CPR/BLS certification.