Medical assistant

Health Center Inc. (also known as The New York Hotel Trades Council and Hotel Association of NYC, Inc Employee Benefit Funds) is a NYC based healthcare organization with ambulatory care facilities staffed with a wide range of health professionals to provide extensive medical and diagnostic services. We offer Primary Care, Dental, Radiological, Vision, Mental Health, and other Specialist services within our facilities at no charge to our Union members, removing the financial roadblock that many people face when trying to obtain quality medical care. We are looking for Medical Assistants to help in our mission of providing top notch medical services to our Union members. It's an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to make an impact for under-represented communities, have access to world class benefits, and have a stable work schedule (No weekends and no overnights!)

Please note this is for our Brooklyn location.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews patient schedule and makes sure the medical record is available.
• Prepares examination room prior to the patient arriving.
• Reviews the medical record for completeness, i.e., check for copies of ordered lab/test results if not on file, locates; inserts blank visit forms; lab slips; and other required visit forms.
• Takes patient’s vital signs prior to being seen by physician.
• Explains EKG/Holter monitor tests to patients when necessary.
• Performs EKG’s and makes sure the test is reviewed, signed off by the physician and filed in the medical record.
• Performs routine tests as directed by physician.
• Answers phones, copies, files and faxes.
• Answer routine patient questions.
• Sterilize instruments as needed.
• Makes referrals for tests in/out of the center as directed by the physician/nurse.
• Communicates with transportation companies to pick up patients.
• Escorts patients in the center.
• Updates medical record when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred.
• Prior experience in a physician’s office or health care setting.