MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Institute2000; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Medical Office Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. The role requires a high school diploma and certification as a Medical Assistant, with responsibilities including various patient care tasks and maintaining clinical records. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, relevant certifications, and at least one year of experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Formal training leading to Medical Assistant certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Maintains patient charts and collects specimens.
• Keeps examination rooms neat and clean.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Competence in Auditory Testing

Competence in Visual Testing

EKG Skills

Venipuncture Skills

Taking Vitals

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

BCLS Certification

Infection Control Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 17th Street - New York, NY

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Summary:

The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit. The position works under the supervision of an LPN/RN. The Medical Office Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development over the life span, ability to recognize data reflective of the patient’s status and inform the Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse of observations.

Requirements:

• Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN
• Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurement
• Performs electrocardiograms
• Assists with medical procedures as required, i.e. sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies
• Maintains Patient Charts/record/clinic logs and database as necessary
• Collects specimens
• Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals.
• Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
• Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.
• Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
• Ensures that all patients, visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Formal training in a program leading to certification as a Medical Assistant
• Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
• Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Current Infection Control Certificate

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.

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