Medical Assistant I

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

Job summary

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) seeks a Medical Assistant I to support nursing staff across centers in New York City. Responsibilities include vital signs, EKGs, venipuncture, triage, and assisting with routine examinations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, NYS Medical Assistant Certification, and BLS certification (or recertification within two weeks of hire). Travel to multiple locations is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; NYS MA certification required; BLS certification or within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs (BP, HR, RR, T, HT, WT) and basic exams.
• Assists with procedures and routine examinations in examination rooms.
• Records medical information in patient records and updates prenatal logbook as needed.
• Performs administrative tasks: photocopying charts, referrals, and calling patients.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Triage

Medical records

Patient counseling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New York State Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Medical Assistant I

Nursing Full Time New York, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3631

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 venipuncture 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

This role will require you to travel to multiple locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx. This is non-negotiable.