Medical Office Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Kids for the Future; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Family Health is seeking a Medical Office Assistant in the Bronx, NY. The role supports the health team in patient care under the supervision of an LPN/RN, performing basic measurements and assisting with procedures as needed, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, collecting specimens, taking vitals, and documenting data in clinic records.

Qualifications

• Participates and supports the health team in 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/records/database as necessary
• Collects specimens
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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/records/database as necessary
• Collects specimens
• Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
• Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
• Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
• Ensures patients, visitors, and co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical assistant certificate

Tools

Phlebotomy certification

EKG technician certification

Job description

The Institute for Family Health is seeking a Medical Office Assistant in the Bronx, NY. The role supports the health team in patient care under the supervision of an LPN/RN, performing basic measurements and assisting with procedures as needed, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient charts, collecting specimens, taking vitals, and documenting data in clinic records.