The Medical Assistant provides supportive clinical services to healthcare providers and nursing staff in an ambulatory care setting. Key duties include obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy and EKG testing, and providing translation services for patients.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
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Job description
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation.
It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program.
The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant, Required Spanish and/or Cantonese and/or Mandarin - 7th Avenue Brooklyn.
In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Assistant performs supportive services to the health care provider and nursing staff in the care of patients in the ambulatory care setting in accordance with the policies and procedures. This position requires 5 days per week onsite, which includes every Sunday 9am to 5pm.
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers'/patients' cultural backgrounds.
Completes all laboratory ancillary testing and specialty referral forms related to the service.
Transports and accompanies patients as needed.
Observes and alerts the nursing staff of patients who appear in need of urgent care.
Retrieves laboratory and ancillary test results from the computer or contact the reference laboratory.
Completes patient forms i.e. WIC.
Checks for completeness of encounter forms and prescriptions.
Obtains vital signs height weights head and chest circumference as needed on all patients.
Plot growth charts for pediatric patients.
Performs simple dressings
Provides translation services as needed.
Coordinates module/site supply request as assigned.
Performs EKG audiovisual testing.
Hooks up and removes Holter monitors.
Performs venous phlebotomy.
Responds appropriately to patient emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
Documents data collected and care rendered.
Demonstrates a sensitive and supportive attitude towards patients families and/or significant others.
Keeps all service areas orderly e.g. treatment exam and utility rooms.
Reinforces health teaching to patients/families.
Assist with clerical duties specific to area of assignment.
Assigned to work in a medical assistant capacity at another FHC department with similar responsibilities as per site leadership's request and based upon network's needs
Attends staff meetings and review/signs minutes of meetings not attended. Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalency required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained.
Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years of ambulatory care experience preferred.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone 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.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone 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. We require applications to be completed online.
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 $49,580.89 - $49,580.89 Annually. 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.
