Medical Assistant - Refugee & Youth Health (Onsite)

MercyFirst; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B retirement benefits

Employer‑paid life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Vaccination support

Job summary

MercyFirst is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the START / Refugee Services program onsite in Syosset, NY. The role reports to Nursing Supervisor and involves direct patient care for youth in foster care and residential settings, as well as clerical tasks within the medical program.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, 1 year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and bilingual Spanish.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum 1 year related experience.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, EHRs and medical terminology.
• Commitment to MercyFirst’s Mission, DEIB principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all work with good faith and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Take vital signs and triage patients.
• Schedule appointments and obtain medical records.
• Electronic Health Record data entry responsibilities.
• Answer phone calls and emails in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and organizational data.
• Instruct staff on infection control techniques and maintain exam room readiness.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Infection control

Communication (verbal & written)

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

MercyFirst is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the START / Refugee Services program onsite in Syosset, NY. The role reports to Nursing Supervisor and involves direct patient care for youth in foster care and residential settings, as well as clerical tasks within the medical program.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, 1 year of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and bilingual Spanish.