Medical Assistant - Manhattan, Orthopedic Center

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in Manhattan's Orthopedic Center is seeking a Medical Assistant (FGP). You will assist physicians and nurses in patient care and help manage patient flow, documentation, and specimen handling.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program or MA certification, and a high school diploma. NYU Langone offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading academic medical system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or current MA certification from a national body (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA).
• Excellent communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and communicate with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed, and assists with blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.
• Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Ensures chart is available with lab work and test reports for the physician during visits.
• Stocks exam/treatment rooms with supplies and notifies if low.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment after use and assists with light housekeeping tasks.
• Assists with patient charges as per policy.
• Assists patients with meals, toileting, ambulation, and comfort.
• Assists physicians with procedures and patient care activities.
• Answers phones and schedules treatments.

Skills

EKG experience

Spirometry experience

Second language mastery

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. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five 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, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant (FGP) - Manhattan, Orthopedic Center. Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in providing patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

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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 $60,903.99 - $60,903.99 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.