Patient-Centric Medical Office Assistant (Evenings/Sat)

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

Job summary

The Institute for Family Health in New York is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support the health team in patient care. Under the supervision of an LPN/RN, you will perform measurements, maintain charts, and assist with procedures while ensuring a clean exam area.

Qualified candidates have a HS diploma or GED and a certification from an accredited medical assistant program; BCLS and infection control certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate from 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.

Responsibilities

• Participates and supports the health team in direct patient care under supervision of an RN/LPN.
• Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurements.
• Assists with medical procedures as required (e.g., sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, biopsies).
• Maintains patient charts/records/clinic logs and database.
• Collects specimens.
• Ensures timely patient care and maintains exam rooms.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Auditory testing

Visual testing

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Certificate from accredited medical assistant school

Job description

The Institute for Family Health in New York is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support the health team in patient care. Under the supervision of an LPN/RN, you will perform measurements, maintain charts, and assist with procedures while ensuring a clean exam area.

Qualified candidates have a HS diploma or GED and a certification from an accredited medical assistant program; BCLS and infection control certification are preferred.