Medical Assistant I

Community-Healthcare-Network-Inc-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Community Healthcare Network in Jamaica, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant I to join our health care team. The role supports nursing staff and providers to address patients' health needs and ensures continuity and quality of care.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, performing EKGs, specimen collections, assisting with triage and routine examinations, and recording medical information. Requires NYS MA certification and BLS within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from a New York State Licensed School.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs (BP, HR, RR, T, HT, WT) and related measurements.
• Assist with EKGs, BMI, vision tests, specimen collections and venipuncture as needed.
• Provide medical triage and assist providers during exams.
• Maintain and update medical records and reports.
• Support nursing staff in procedures and patient care; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Vital signs

Triage

EKG

Venipuncture

Medical records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New York State Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

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Medical Assistant I

Full Time Jamaica, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3618

Salary Range: $42,306.08 To $50,549.25 Annually

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.

Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.

Supportive Team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.

Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is an integral member of the health care team at different centers, which provides support to the nursing staff and health providers in addressing the health care needs of our patients. Assists in providing continuity and quality of care to our patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs/assists in numerous procedures including vital signs (BP, HR, RR, T, HT, & WT), EKG, BMI, vision tests, specimen collections, and venipucture when necessary.
• Provides/assists appropriate medical triage of patients.
• Stocks examination rooms with supplies daily and as needed.
• Assists providers with procedures and routine examinations in the examination rooms.
• Records pertinent medical information in the medical records.
• Assists nurses in preparing, completing, and maintaining medical records and reports.
• Performs routine clinical administrative operations including photocopying charts, updating prenatal logbook, follow-up on abnormal labs and referrals, calling patients when necessary, mailing letters to patients, and faxing referrals to central office.
• Assists nurses in checking emergency box and refrigerator temperatures.
• Assists nurses with ordering medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed.
• Performs venipuncture as necessary.
• Provides health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Coordinates with health care team to facilitate the highest quality of health services for patients.
• Compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

MA I:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from a New York State Licensed School
• Current BLS Certification or able to obtain BLS certification/recertification within two (2) weeks of date of hire

MA II:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from a New York State Licensed School
• Current BLS Certification or the ability to obtain BLS certification/recertification within two (2) weeks of date of hire
• Minimum of two (2) years of medical assistant experience