Job Information
The Institute for Family Health MEDICAL ASSISTANT in New York, New York
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Job Details
Job Location
Family Health Center of Harlem - New York, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$22.00 - $22.02 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Summary:
The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit. The position works under the supervision of an LPN/RN. The Medical Office Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development over the life span, ability to recognize data reflective of the patient’s status and inform the Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse of observations.
Requirements:
Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN
Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurement
Performs electrocardiograms
Assists with medical procedures as required, i.e. sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies
Maintains Patient Charts/record/clinic logs and database as necessary
Collects specimens
Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals.
Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.
Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
Ensures that all patients , visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect
Qualifications
Qualifications:
HS Diploma or GED required
Formal training in a program leading to certification as a Medical Assistant
Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school
Minimum of 1 year experience
Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Current Infection Control Certificate
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.
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