Medical Assistant Mobile Health Unit/Driver

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical group in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant/Driver who will greet, register patients, and assist physicians with patient care. Responsibilities include driving and managing the front cabin of the van, collecting specimens, and clerical duties such as scheduling and inventory management. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, a CPR certificate, and knowledge of medical terminology, along with an active driver’s license. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active driver's license in good standing.
• One year of education in medical field required.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Greets and registers patients.
• Driving, parking, and managing the front cabin of the van.
• Collecting blood, urine, and stool specimens.
• Performing patient care responsibilities including taking vital signs.
• Completing weekly and monthly inventory for supplies.

Skills

Bilingual/ Spanish speaking

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

CPR Certificate

HIPAA compliance

OSHA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Three months experience in a clinical setting

Job description

Company Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in‑person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today.

Job Summary

As a Medical Assistant/Driver, you are responsible for assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures. The MA Driver will perform patient services as requested which may include but is not limited to driving, parking, and managing the front cabin of the van.

Responsibilities

• Greets and registers patients.
• Driving, parking, and managing the front cabin of the van.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities, including insurance eligibility, obtaining diagnostic reports, patient demographics, ensuring all incoming/outgoing referrals are booked and addressed accordingly.
• Answers phones, responds to inquiries and triage calls to appropriate personnel.
• Checks on all incoming faxes and distributes accordingly.
• Makes courtesy calls and appointment confirmations for office/Urgent Care patients.
• Reschedules no-show appointments. Inputs patient data into EMR system.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, including taking vital signs, updating patient HX, collecting blood, urine, and stool specimens, and assisting providers/nurses in the exam room.
• Responsible for learning use of all current and future equipment used for patient assessment and diagnosing.
• Checks date on materials and medications for expiration dates and discards expired items. Completes weekly and monthly inventory for all supplies, medical and office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or less than one year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have an active driver’s license in good standing.
• Three months experience in a clinical setting.
• One year of education in medical field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and internet software. Specialized Training.
• CPR Certificate.
• HIPAA compliance.
• OSHA compliance.
• Medical Assistant Certificate.
• CLIA Training.
• Valid Driver License.
• Bilingual/ Spanish speaking.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.