Per Diem Medical Assistant - Riverhead

NYU Langone Health System; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant in Riverhead. You will prepare the exam room, equipment, and patient for the provider, take medical histories, record vital signs, explain procedures, and assist during examinations.

You may collect specimens and maintain EMR documentation. You must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and either graduate from a Medical Assistant program or have 2 years MA experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Graduate from Medical Assistant program OR 2 years Medical Assistant experience.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains order and cleanliness of examination rooms. Ensures par levels of supplies are maintained and disposes of expired supplies according to procedure.
• Monitors appointment schedule for timeliness and keeps provider aware of patient flow.
• Complies with all HIPPA guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares exam room and equipment for provider. Disinfects all clinical equipment and prepares instruments for examination or procedure.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR input

Communication skills

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Medical Assistant - Riverhead. In this role, the successful candidate Prepares the exam room, equipment, and patient for the provider. Takes medicalHistories, records vital signs, explains treatment procedures, and assists providers during examinations. May collect specimens using the correct protocol. Maintains the cleanliness of exam rooms, supplies, and completes required logs. Updates and files patient s medical records, completes insurance forms, and other general administrative tasks. Inputs information to the electronic medical record (EMR).

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains order and cleanliness of examination rooms. Ensures par levels of supplies are maintained and disposes of expired supplies according to procedure. Checks and completes required logs and equipment which may include refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, AED, and other required checks.
• Monitors appointment schedule for timeliness and keeps provider aware of patient flow.
• Complies with all HIPPA guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Prepares exam room and equipment for provider. Disinfects all clinical equipment and prepares instruments for examination or procedure.
• Escorts patient to the exam room. Reviews patient medical history, takes vital signs, height, weight, and screenings which may include vision, hearing, etc. Documents information in the EMR. Ensures patient is properly undressed and draped.
• Assists provider during the examination. Provides instruments to providers, and assists patient after procedureexamination.
• Collects all specimens using appropriate protocols such as infection control. Logs information into the computer, and labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure. Ensures that results are received on all specimens submitted and notifies providers of lab results. Notifies patients of test andor lab results as directed by provider.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent. OtherGraduate from Medical Assistant program OR 2 years Medical Assistant experience. 2 years Medical Assistant experience OR Graduate from Medical Assistant program. Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and customer service skills. Basic math and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS). Medical Assistant Certification. Knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $21.92 - $24.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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