Pediatric Outpatient Medical Assistant

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for Outpatient Pediatrics at the Fink Center to support physicians and nurses in patient care. The role involves vital signs, EKGs, and assisting with procedures within a busy outpatient setting.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and MA program or national certification. NYU Langone offers robust benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution OR upon hire hold a current medical assistant Certification from a Nationally Recognized accredited institution (such as AAMA; AMT; NCCT; NHA).

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists patients and communicate with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments.
• Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use.
• Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams).
• Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort.
• Assures completion of patient charges as per policy.
• Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assists with light housekeeping duties which include spills.
• Stocks exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms. Notify the Office Manager when supplies are low.
• Ensures chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for the physician when the physician sees the patient.
• Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility.
• Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed, and all other tests within the scope of the practice. Assist with blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program or MA Certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA)

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for Outpatient Pediatrics at the Fink Center to support physicians and nurses in patient care. The role involves vital signs, EKGs, and assisting with procedures within a busy outpatient setting.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and MA program or national certification. NYU Langone offers robust benefits and equal opportunity employment.