Urgent Care Medical Assistant — Fast-Paced Clinic

Comunidade Metodista; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NavitsPartners in Kings County, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for Urgent Care to support the medical team, manage patient flow and assist with examinations.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, preparing patients, administering injections and medications, performing EKGs and basic lab tests, maintaining records and coordinating care. This role also involves sterilizing equipment, stocking supplies and participating in outreach programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-line patient care and clinical workflow is preferred.
• Ability to take and record vital signs accurately.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant will assist the medical team in the treatment and care of patients.
• Organizing clinic flow, including patient and document flow in order to maximize efficiencies in patient care and record keeping in the medical clinic.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates.
• Prepares patients for and assists with examinations.
• Administers injections and medications, audiometer, vision testing and performs EKGs.
• Performs routine lab testing (urine, HCT).
• Assists with medical procedures and minor surgeries.
• Dresses wounds and incisions.
• Administers specified medication and notes time and amount of patient charts.
• Maintains records of vital statistics, immunizations, and lab specimens. Lab reports and other pertinent data regarding patient care.
• Relays physician’s instructions to patients.
• Gives specific patient education on diabetes self-care and wound care.
• Coordinates services with other health care providers.
• Prepares examination/treatment rooms for patient use.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Maintains stock of supplies and medications in rooms.
• Participate in public health and outreach programs.
• Performs related tasks as directed.

Job description

NavitsPartners in Kings County, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for Urgent Care to support the medical team, manage patient flow and assist with examinations.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, preparing patients, administering injections and medications, performing EKGs and basic lab tests, maintaining records and coordinating care. This role also involves sterilizing equipment, stocking supplies and participating in outreach programs.