Medical Assistant

The Door; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Door in New York City is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the Nursing Supervisor in the Adolescent Health Center. You will assist with patient onboarding, comfort in the examination room, and maintaining an organized, well-stocked space.

You will measure vital signs, screen charts for routine labs and vaccines, coordinate with nurses, physicians, and health educators to ensure a smooth clinic flow, and perform light clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy skills (certification or equivalent by a national phlebotomy association preferred).
• Proven ability providing patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Genuine interest in health care and health education.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Spanish bilingual required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the orientation of the client to the health center.
• Assist in providing comfort for clients in examination room.
• Maintain an orderly, well-stocked examination room and conduct periodic inventory; order necessary supplies as delegated by Supervisor.
• Screen charts for needed routine lab tests and vaccines, and complete appropriate forms to facilitate this process as much as possible for the practitioner.
• Measure height, weight, blood pressure, temperature and pulse for clients as needed.
• Coordinate as a team with nurse practitioners, medical doctors, the nurse, health educators, lab staff, operations, and other health team members to ensure smooth flow of the clinic.
• Participates in patient-centered medical home care team collaboration, including team huddles.
• Responsible for the care, cleanliness, and sterilization of equipment.
• Assist in emergency measures by retrieving emergency equipment, supporting the provider during an emergency, and acting as messenger as needed.
• Provide clerical support as assigned by immediate supervisor or medical providers; make charts, file, follow-up calls, completing back office logs, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Good written and verbal communication

Patient privacy and confidentiality

Interest in health care and health教育

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Office - 555 Broome Street - New York, NY 10013

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Position: Medical Assistant

Organization Overview

Founded in 1972, The Door empowers educationally and economically disadvantaged youth to reach their potential by providing a complete range of services all under one roof. Each year over eleven thousand young people from all five New York City boroughs come to The Door for primary health care, reproductive care, health education, dental services, eye care services, mental health counseling, legal services, supportive housing, GED, ESL, tutoring and homework help, college preparation and computer classes, career & education services, job placement, daily meals, cultural arts and services.

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting the medical providers and the Nursing Supervisor with the provision of clinical services in the Adolescent Health Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the orientation of the client to the health center.
• Assist in providing comfort for clients in examination room.
• Responsible for maintaining an orderly, well-stocked examination room and conducting periodic inventory; order necessary supplies as delegated by Supervisor.
• Screen charts for needed routine lab tests and vaccines, and complete appropriate forms to facilitate this process as much as possible for the practitioner.
• Measure height, weight, blood pressure, temperature and pulse for clients as needed.
• Function as a team member by working directly with nurse practitioners, medical doctors, the nurse, health educators, lab staff, operations, and other members of the health team to coordinate the smooth flow of the clinic.
• Participates in patient-centered medical home care team collaboration, including team huddles.
• Responsible for the care, cleanliness, and sterilization of equipment.
• Assist in emergency measures by retrieving the emergency equipment, supporting the provider during an emergency, and acting as messenger as needed.
• Provide clerical support as assigned by immediate supervisor or medical providers; make charts, file, follow-up calls, completing back office logs, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Phlebotomy skills (certification or equivalent by a national phlebotomy association preferred)
• Proven ability providing patient privacy and confidentiality
• Genuine interest in health care and health education
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Spanish Bilingual required

Hours: 35 hours a week, some evening hours

Salary: $23 - $26 an hour

Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred.

COVID -19 POLICY

The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.