Medical Assistant Community Medicine - Woodstock Clinic

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for its Community Medicine team. In this role, you will support healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional patient care, performing essential tasks such as EKGs and blood draws, and managing patient registrations. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients. Join a team that values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and be part of a network that is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Ambulatory Care experience preferred.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physician and Nurse in routine exams and patient care.
• Perform EKGs, draw blood, and process lab specimens.
• Register patients and verify insurance details.

Skills

Patient Care

EKG

Phlebotomy

EMR Competency

Bilingual Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certificate

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

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.

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, perform EKGs, draw blood, process lab specimens, and obtain vital signs. The Medical Assistant will also perform registration/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 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 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 the 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, Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, Medical Assistant Certificate, and 1-2 years of Ambulatory Care experience preferred. CPR certification is also required.

Required Licenses: Medical Assistant Certificate

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

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's network provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

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. We require applications to be completed online.

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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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