Certified Medical Assistant

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a client’s medical facility in Bronx, NY (10461). This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). And a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organisation!

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, vaccinations, specimen collection, patient intake, and using EMR/EHR (Epic). Requirements include 1 year of experience, Medical Assistant certification, high school diploma, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of preferred experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification from any National Board.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Centre).

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Performing EKGs.
• Administering/assisting with vaccinations and injections.
• Performing basic point-of-care testing (urinalysis, glucose, rapid tests, etc.).
• Patient intake and rooming.
• Medication reconciliation and documenting medical histories.
• Using an EMR/EHR, especially Epic.
• Maintaining infection control and following HIPAA/safety procedures.
• Preparing exam rooms and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

POCT

Urinalysis

Medical terminology

Communication

Customer service

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (National Board)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Bronx, NY (10461). This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). And a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organisation!

Specific Duties:

• Phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Performing EKGs
• Administering/assisting with vaccinations and injections
• Performing basic point-of-care testing (urinalysis, glucose, rapid tests, etc.)
• Patient intake and rooming
• Medication reconciliation and documenting medical histories
• Using an EMR/EHR, especially Epic
• Maintaining infection control and following HIPAA/safety procedures
• Preparing exam rooms and maintaining supplies
• Compassionate and empathetic

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of preferred experience
• Medical Assistant Certification from any National Board
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Centre or the
• Proven good communication and customer service skills
• Experience with phlebotomy, EKGs, POCT, urinalysis, and other back-office procedures.

What skills/attributes are nice to have, and will set a candidate apart?

• Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies is required
• Good communication and customer service skills required
• Preferred Education. Experience & Skills
• At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant

Additional Information:

• Location: Bronx, NY (10461)
• Job Type: 3+ months contract-to-hire
• Schedule: 4 days (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun)
• Pay Range: $20-$23/hr. on W2

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*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.