MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT - HCZ PA2

Kids for the Future; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Family Health is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support the health team in patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will perform vital measurements, assist with procedures, and maintain accurate charts.

Applicants should have an MA certificate, BCLS, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience. Phlebotomy or EKG certification is preferred; strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• Participates and supports the health team in direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN.
• Maintains Patient Charts/records/clinic logs and database as necessary.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification as Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurements.
• Assists with medical procedures as required (sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, biopsies).
• Maintains patient charts/clinic logs and database.
• Collects specimens.
• Competence in auditory and visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals.
• Keeps examination rooms neat and clean.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Certificate from medical assistant program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support

Infection Control Certificate

Phlebotomy/EKG certification

Tools

Auditory testing

Visual testing

EKG

Venipuncture

Vital signs measurement

Job description

Contact information

• Name HR
• Phone HR

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
• 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:

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school required
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• 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

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.

School-Based Health Center position. Candidates must be able to work independently both at the front desk and in clinical tasks.