A healthcare network in New York City is looking to add a new certified Medical Assistant (MA) to join its team in the Bronx on a Part-time basis. In this role, the Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for performing routine administrative, clerical and clinical tasks to help ensure the clinics run smoothly
About the Opportunity:
- State Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Setting: Clinic
Responsibilities:
- Perform registration and processing of all patients
- Take and recording patient’s vital signs during the triage function
- Perform blood draws and other laboratory specimen collection as ordered by the medical provider
- Perform EKG
- Schedule patients for annual physicals, semi annuals and lab recall
- Set appointments for referrals and follow-up calls, when necessary
- Direct all incoming telephone calls to appropriate parties and take messages, when necessary
- Escort patients into medical provider’s examination rooms and monitor the flow of patients
- Ensure the collection of urine specimens for annual physicals
- Perform other job-related duties, as required
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) in a ambulatory or similar setting
- High School Diploma / GED
- Completion of a Medical Assistant (MA)
- BLS or ACLS/PALS, and CPR
- NYS Medical Assistant (MA) certification
- Proficiency in Phlebotomy and EKG
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Desired Skills:
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Experience with clients dealing with substance use or temporary housing
