Medical Assistant - Levit Medical/Brooklyn

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits & wellness

Job summary

NYU Langone Health, a leading integrated health system, invites applications for a Medical Assistant position at Levit Medical in Brooklyn. The candidate will assist physicians and nurses in patient care across multiple tasks, including taking vital signs and supporting procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and MA program completion or national certification. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive benefits package and strong career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or MA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists patients and physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Answers telephone and schedules treatments.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment.
• Assists with physician procedures (e.g., GI procedures, exams).
• Assists patients with basic needs and comfort.
• Processes patient charges per policy.
• Maintains clean exam/treatment areas and assists with light housekeeping.
• Stocks exam/treatment rooms with supplies; notifies Office Manager when low.
• Ensures chart is available with labs/reports for physician visits.
• Assists with patient flow and escorting to/from exam areas.
• Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs; assists with blood collection.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program or MA Certification

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. For the fourth consecutive year, Vizient Inc. ranked NYU Langone No. 1 for quality care in the nation and U.S. News & World Report recently placed 12 of its clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant - Levit Medical/Brooklyn. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in providing patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists patients and communicate with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments.
• Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use.
• Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams).
• Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort.
• Assures completion of patient charges as per policy.
• Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assists with light housekeeping duties which include spills.
• Stocks exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms. Notify the Office Manager when supplies are low.
• Ensures chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for the physician when the physician sees the patient.
• Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility.
• Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed, and all other tests within the scope of the practice. Assist with blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or the equivalent. Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution OR upon hire hold a current medical assistant Certification from a Nationally Recognized accredited institution (such as American Association of Medical Assistant(AAMA); American Medical Technologies (AMT); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); National Healthcare Association (NHA)).

Preferred Qualifications

MA experience preferred. EKG and/or Spirometry experience preferred. Second language mastery.

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

NYU Langone Health 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.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. 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 $63,340.16 - $63,340.16 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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