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

Family Health Center at NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,409 - 57,944; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness program

Generous time-off

Job summary

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone in Brooklyn is seeking a Float Medical Associate who is bilingual in Spanish and a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. This role supports clinicians and nursing staff in ambulatory care, following the center's policies and procedures.

The position involves patient transport, phlebotomy, vital signs, basic dressings, lab testing, patient translations, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Provide care support based on patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria.
• Perform venous phlebotomy and basic laboratory testing.
• Transport and accompany patients as needed; observe for urgent care needs.
• Provide translation services and assist with clerical duties.
• Document data collected and care rendered; schedule/verify visits and insurance.
• Maintain clean and orderly service areas; reinforce health teaching.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Float Medical Associate, requiring bilingual Spanish and a graduate from an accredited MA Program in Brooklyn. In this role, the successful candidate provides supportive services to the healthcare provider and nursing staff in the ambulatory care setting in accordance with the policies and procedures established by Family Health Centers at NYU Langone.

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/immediate care.
• Retrieves laboratory and ancillary test results from the computer.
• Completes retrieves and/or prints patient forms i.e. 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

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalency. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and must be maintained. Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate is required.

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of ambulatory care experience preferred.

Benefits

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Salary Range

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