Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

alphanumeric; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,614,000 - 3,723,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Urban Health Plan in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish) to join the Pediatrics Division as a full-time employee. The role supports exam rooms, patient intake, and front-desk functions, with emphasis on accurate medical histories and vitals.

The candidate will assist providers during exams and procedures, manage patient templates, and ensure smooth scheduling and documentation in a high-volume pediatric environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• 0–2 years of related healthcare experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to adapt in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares examination rooms, stocks inventory, and prepares patients for providers.
• Engages in patient template management.
• Obtains vital signs, chief complaint, and medical history and records in medical records.
• Assists providers during exams, treatments, and ambulatory procedures.
• Registers and verifies patient demographics; provides front-desk support as needed.
• Maintains room logs and pediatrics forms for provider completion.
• Schedules appointments and recalls patients for required services.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Computer proficiency

Patient-centered care

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant certificate or accredited program

Job description

Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist Positions

We are seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish) to join our Pediatrics Division at El Nuevo San Juan (ENSJ).

Position Type: Employee (Full Time)

• High School Diploma required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• 0-2 years of related experience in the healthcare sector.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Flexible work schedule
• Proficiency with computers and software.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-volume environment.
• Kindness, compassion, and patient-centered work ethic.

• Prepares examination rooms, stocks inventory, and prepares patient for providers.
• Engages in patient template management.
• Obtains vital signs, chief complaint, and medical history and accurately records in medical records.
• Assists providers during all aspects of exams, treatments, and ambulatory procedures
• Registers and verifies patient demographics. Provides front-desk support as needed.
• Maintains room logs.
• Prepares pediatrics forms for provider completion.
• Schedules appointments and recalls patients for required services.

Starting Compensation: Minimum: $23.00/hour ; Maximum: $23.00/hour

As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy:

• Fully funded Health Insurance for you/73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
• Dental, Vision, and prescription Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
• Entertainment Discount Programs
• Employee Assistant Programs
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan
• $50,000 term life Insurance

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule: Onsite in the Bronx, NY. Monday through Friday 9am-6pm with alternating Saturday shifts with a day off during the week.

About Urban Health Plan: At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.