Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization in New York is looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for their Pediatrics Department. The role involves supporting healthcare providers and caring for patients, particularly children, with a focus on compassionate service. Candidates need to possess a high school diploma, medical assistant certification, and bilingual skills in Spanish and English. A comprehensive benefits package and strong support for continuing education are included.

Benefits

Fully funded Health Insurance for employee

Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings with employer contribution

Comprehensive time off including paid leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Fitness Discounts and Perks

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience in a community-based clinic.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with treatments and clerical duties.
• Prepare examination rooms and obtain vital signs.
• Schedule appointments and verify insurance information.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Certification as a Medical Assistant

Job description

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Position Summary

Our Pediatrics Department is hiring full time

Candidates must have a true passion and love for working with children and their families.

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year of previous experience working in a community-based clinic.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• At least 1 year of related experience with children highly desired.
• Proficiency with computers and software.
• Ability to multi-task.
  
  

Position Summary

Our Pediatrics Department is hiring full time Certified Medical Assistants (Bilingual Spanish/English)! Medical Assistant will provide support to providers and nurses with patient care, clerical duties, and laboratory activities. Candidates must have a true passion and love for working with children and their families.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year of previous experience working in a community-based clinic.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• At least 1 year of related experience with children highly desired.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Proficiency with computers and software.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
  
  

Key Duties

• Prepare and cleans examination rooms, equipment, and sterilizes instruments.
• Obtain vital signs, chief complaint, and medical history and accurately records in medical records.
• Assists providers and nurses during all aspects of exams.
• Assist provider with treatments.
• Schedules appointments, verifies insurance and demographic information.
  
  

Starting Compensation: Minimum: $21.00/hour ($43,680 annually); Maximum: $21.00/hour ($43,680 annually)

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
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:

Candidates must possess availability to work onsite based out of our Bronx Community Health Center, El Nuevo San Juan. The current schedule required is Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and/or 9:00am - 6:00pm and every other Saturday.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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