Medical Assistant Community Medicine Woodstock Clinic

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for their Community Medicine team. This role involves supporting physicians and nurses in delivering exceptional patient care, including performing EKGs, drawing blood, and managing patient records. The ideal candidate will possess a Medical Assistant Certificate and have experience in ambulatory care. Join a dynamic team committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community, where your skills and compassion can make a significant impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and Medical Assistant program graduate required.
• 1-2 years of Ambulatory Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physician and Nurse in patient exams and care.
• Perform EKGs, draw blood, and process lab specimens.
• Document patient data and provide translation services.

Skills

Patient Care

EKG Administration

Phlebotomy

EMR Competency

Bilingual Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

CPR Certification

Tools

Medical Equipment

EMR Software

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant Community Medicine - Woodstock Clinic.

In this role, the successful candidate will assist the Physician and Nurse in routine exams & care of patients. The MA will perform EKGs, draw blood, process lab specimens, and obtain vital signs. The MA will also perform registration and billing functions at the homeless shelter clinic.

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 and POCT testing. Completes laboratory referral 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.
• Retrieves laboratory and ancillary test results from the computer.
• Completes, retrieves and/or prints patient forms, i.e. WIC, CIR.
• Checks for completeness of encounter forms and prescriptions.
• Registers patients for visits with their providers.
• Verifies insurance.
• SmartID: Effectively reviews patient MPI data to ensure that the correct patient is selected for registration or appointment scheduling.
• Demonstrates EMR competency.
• Obtains vital signs, height, weights, head and chest circumferences and documents accurately as needed.
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Coordinates modules/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.
• Keeps all service areas orderly and set up completely - e.g. treatment, exam and utility rooms.
• Reinforces health teaching to patients/families.
• Assists with clerical duties specific to area of assignment.
• Attends staff meetings and reviews/signs minutes of meetings not attended. Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a High School diploma, and be a Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Medical Assistant Certificate required. 1-2 years of Ambulatory Care experience preferred. CPR certification.

Required Licenses: Medical Assistant Certificate.

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

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

If you wish to view Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's EEO policies, please click here. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $49,598.89 - $54,717.23 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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