Float Medical Associate, Required Bilingual Spanish/Graduate From An Accredited MA Program-Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,677 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health seeks a Float Medical Associate to join our team. The role requires bilingual Spanish and a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program in Brooklyn. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, vitals, patient transport, and coordination of care across sites.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification; reporting of child abuse/maltreatment is required. Preferred 1–2 years ambulatory care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program – Brooklyn.

Responsibilities

• Provide care based on patient criteria (physicals, psychosocial, educational).
• Complete point-of-care testing and referral forms.
• Transport patients as needed and alert nursing staff for urgent care.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, head and chest circumference as needed.
• Perform venous phlebotomy and simple dressings.
• Provide translation services as needed and document care.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Medical Assistant program Brooklyn

Job description

Float Medical Associate

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Float Medical Associate. Required Bilingual Spanish. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program – Brooklyn.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physicals psychosocial, educational safety and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area.
• Completes all laboratory point-of-care testing and specialty referral forms related to the service.
• Transports and accompanies patients as needed.
• Observes and alerts the nursing staff of patients who appear in need of urgent care or immediate care.
• Retrieves laboratory and ancillary test results from the computer.
• Completes retrieves and/or prints patient forms, e.g., CH 205 CIR.
• Checks for completeness of encounter forms and prescriptions.
• Obtains vital signs, height, weights, head and chest circumference as needed on all patients.
• Performs simple dressings.
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Coordinates module/site supply request as assigned.
• Performs venous phlebotomy.
• Responds appropriately to patient emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
• Documents data collected and care rendered.
• Demonstrates a sensitive and supportive attitude towards patients, families and/or significant others.
• Epic: Schedules and registers patients for visits with their providers.
• Epic: Verifies insurance via Relay Health and other online insurance verification services.
• In the High School setting: Screens patients to determine eligibility for Family Planning Benefits (FPB). Completes applications for FPB Medicaid as necessary.
• Demonstrates EMT competency.
• Keeps all service areas orderly, e.g., treatment exam and utility rooms.
• Reinforces health teaching to patients/families.
• Assist with clerical duties specific to area of assignment.
• Attends staff meetings and review/signs minutes of meetings not attended. Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers/patient's cultural background.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency required.

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program – Brooklyn.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association required at the time of hire and must be maintained.

Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate required.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of ambulatory care experience preferred.

Benefits

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that supports employees at any stage of life. Benefits include financial security, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $52,677.46 annually.

EEO Statement

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Workplace discrimination is illegal.