Float School Health Medical Associate, Required Bilingual Spanish - varies throughout Brooklyn

Family Health Center at NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,409 - 57,945; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Center at NYU Langone is hiring a Float School Health Medical Associate in Brooklyn. This role offers a salary of $52,677.46 annually and requires being bilingual in Spanish while providing supportive services in an ambulatory care setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge in patient care, complete laboratory testing, perform duties involving patient transport, and maintain accurate documentation. A High School Diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant program are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years of ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services to healthcare providers and nursing staff.
• Completes laboratory point-of-care testing.
• Transports and accompanies patients.
• Obtains vital signs and performs simple dressings.
• Documents data collected and care rendered.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient care knowledge

EMT competency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Position Summary

Float School Health Medical Associate located in Brooklyn. Must be bilingual in Spanish. Provides supportive services to the health care provider and nursing staff in an ambulatory care setting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Family Health Centers at NYU Langone.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, 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 or immediate care.
• Retrieves laboratory and ancillary test results from the computer.
• Completes, retrieves and/or prints patient forms such as CH 205 CIR.
• Checks for completeness of encounter forms and prescriptions.
• Obtains vital signs, height, weight, head and chest circumference as needed on all patients.
• Performs simple dressings.
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Coordinates module/site supply requests 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 toward patients, families and/or significant others.
• Schedules and registers patients for visits with providers using Epic.
• Verifies insurance via Relay Health and other online insurance verification services using Epic.
• In the high‑school setting, screens patients to determine eligibility for Family Planning Benefits (FPB) and completes FPB Medicaid applications as necessary.
• Demonstrates EMT competency.
• Maintains all service areas orderly (e.g., treatment exam and utility rooms).
• Reinforces health teaching to patients and families.
• Assists with clerical duties specific to the area of assignment.
• Attends staff meetings and reviews/ signs minutes of meetings not attended; maintains competence through in‑service and educational programs.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers and patients’ cultural backgrounds.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities

Flexibility to float at various work site locations as needed operationally and when requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association, required at the time of hire and to be maintained.
• Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate required.

Preferred Qualifications

1–2 years of ambulatory care experience preferred.

Eligibility and Hiring Information

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. Applications must be completed online.

Salary Range

Salary range for this role is $52,677.46 – $52,677.46 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education and organizational need. The salary range does not include bonuses, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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