A New York City health services organization is currently seeking a certified Medical Assistant (MA) to join one of its facilities in Brooklyn.
About the Opportunity:
- Department: Orthopedic
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: Flexible 35 hours a week
Responsibilities:
- Monitor patient arrival and coordinate patient flow with the Physician and other care team members to ensure a positive patient experience
- Escort patients to exam room, monitor patient wait times, assist patient in preparing for exam and advise the Physician when patient is ready
- Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests and documents in EMR
- Perform blood draws and EKGs, as ordered
- Assist the Physician with procedures as appropriate (e.g. sets up area, obtains equipment, and supplies, witness consents as needed)
- Assist patients with referrals, appointments as necessary
- Keeps adequate supplies available by inventorying stock on a regular basis; maintains inventory of pharmaceutical samples and maintains log book for review
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Completion of a Medical Assistant (MA) program
- Medical Assistant (MA) certification
- 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA)
- CPR certification
- EKG and Phlebotomy training
- Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
- Patient oriented
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- 2+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA)
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
- Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, or Spanish
- EKG and Phlebotomy certifications
- Hospital & Urology Office Experience
- EPIC experience
