Medical Assistant, V

Albert Einstein College of Medicine; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Einstein in the Bronx is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos clinic at One Fordham Plaza. The role involves venipuncture, specimen processing, and data collection, with bilingual English/Spanish communication essential.

Responsibilities include inventory management, administrative duties, and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines. Training for clinical and lab procedures will be provided, with a focus on quality and accuracy in

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent skills and experience required.
• Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and computer literacy essential.
• Experience handling study equipment and surveys; able to process blood specimens and adhere to safety guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Maintain adequate inventory of lab and clinical supplies.
• Perform venipuncture and other specimen collection.
• Process specimens per protocol and coordinate shipping.
• Interview participants and record medical history, meds, nutrition, sleep, and activity data.
• Perform ECGs, measure vitals, collect urine, dental info, hearing tests.
• Obtain informed consent after training; comply with HIPAA and safety guidelines.
• Perform lab procedures including spirometry, centrifugation, calibration, and logs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Professional communication

Organized

Active listening

Computer literacy

Equipment handling

Survey administration

Phlebotomy procedures

Specimen processing

Formation

Phlebotomy technician license

Nursing Assistant certification

Medical Assistant certification

Associates degree

Description du poste

The Medical Assistant will be an invaluable member of the team working in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos research clinic at One Fordham Plaza. This is the Bronx site and one of four contracted sites conducting the study across the USA. The study is seeking a full time Medical Assistant, to perform all job functions to ensure the processing of patient specimens for lab testing in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos research clinic. It is essential that candidate is able to communicate in Spanish/English.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain adequate inventory of lab and / or clinical supplies.
• Handles administrative duties such as training, scheduling, quality assurance and monitors workflow.
• Perform venipuncture (blood draws)
• Process specimens per protocol.Oversees specimen shipping - coordinate pick-ups and tracking of specimens.
• Interview and record participants information (such as medical history, meds, nutrition, sleep, physical activity, neurocognitive, etc)
• Perform electrocardiograms; record height, weight, blood pressure, urine specimens;dental information, hearing, etc.
• Obtain informed consent after necessary training
• Conform to all applicable HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Perform clinical and and lab procedures including, but not limited to: spirometry, ECG, pipetting, Centrifuging, equipment calibration and maintenance, dispensing/receipt logs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree, science major, or equivalent skills and experience required.
• License/Certification as a Phlebotomist technician, Nursing Assistant, and/or Medical Assistantrequired
• Centralized training certification in multiple study areas strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be able to communicate in a professional manner, be organized, an attentive listener and computer literate.
• Able to handle and assist with study equipment and surveys.
• The candidate should be proficient in processing blood specimens by accessioning, spinning and packaging for transport, and have knowledge of all blood and urine specimen requirements and waste/red bag disposal.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this are listed below. This rate is based on the 1199 bargaining unit contract.

Hiring Rate

29.70

Post Probationary Rate

30.23

Job Rate

31.49

Minimum Salary Range

USD $29.70/Hr.

Maximum Salary Range

USD $29.70/Hr.