Medical Assistant - Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group

NYU Langone Hospitals; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group as a Medical Assistant at the Perlmutter Cancer Center. In this role, you will assist physicians and nurses in patient care, including obtaining vital signs and supporting medical procedures. This opportunity provides a comprehensive benefits package focused on your overall well-being, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Robust benefits and wellness package

Generous time-off program

Holistic employee wellness program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• Holds current medical assistant certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and communicates with Physicians.
• Obtains vital signs and performs necessary tests.
• Maintains patient flow and assists physicians with procedures.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

EKG Experience

Spirometry Experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Islandis a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant - Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group.

In this role, the successful candidate will be 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.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
To assist Licensed Independent Practitioners and Nurses in providing care at the Perlmutter Cancer Center. Maintains patient flow including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and other data, assists with procedures and stocking/maintenance of supplies and equipment within the infusion office.Experience preferred.

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 Licenses: Medical Assistant Certificate

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 Hospital—Long Island 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 Hospital—Long Island 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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