MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT - Urban Horizon

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

• Location 50 98 East 168th St,Bronx, NY, 10452,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Medical Office Assistant, Nursing, Healthcare
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

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.