Medical Assistant - Bethpage

NYU Langone; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 55,522 - 67,861; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

NYU Langone Health System in Bethpage is seeking a Medical Assistant. This role involves assisting physicians and nurses with patient care, obtaining vital signs, and maintaining patient flow. Qualified candidates should have a High School diploma, experience in a Medical Assistant program, and excellent communication skills.

The position offers a salary of approximately $61,692.75 annually and benefits such as health, dental, and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses in the care of patients and families.
• Obtain vital signs, weights, and ECGs when needed.
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or 2 years of experience

Tools

EPIC Ambulatory

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant – Bethpage. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks; providing competent, safe, and compassionate care with an emphasis on understanding the challenges faced by hospitalized patients or those undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas, and escort patients.
• Obtain vital signs, weights, and ECGs when needed; assist with blood collection phlebotomy as required. Ensure charts are available with relevant lab work and test reports for physicians when the patient is seen. Assist physicians with procedures such as GI procedures and all medical exams.
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assist with light housekeeping duties, including spills. Assist patients with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating, and maintaining comfort.
• Ensure completion of patient charges as per policy.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use. Answer the telephone in the treatment area and assist staff in scheduling treatments. Assist patients and communicate with physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Stock exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
• Assist with training of new Medical Assistants. May perform administrative responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification – Preferred.
• Knowledge of EPIC Ambulatory – Preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology – Preferred.

Salary

Salary range: $61,692.75 annually.

Benefits

NYU Langone offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and employee wellness resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island 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.

Other Information

Applications must be completed online. Additional details are available upon request.

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