Medical Assistant II
About The Position
Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and support services to more than 65,000 New Yorkers. Its network includes 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, as well as mobile vans serving people across New York City. CHN provides judgment-free care without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status, or ability to pay. The Medical Assistant II is an integral member of the healthcare team at different centers, supporting nursing staff and healthcare providers in meeting patients’ healthcare needs and helping ensure continuity and quality of care. The role performs clinical procedures, assists with patient triage and examinations, maintains medical records and supplies, supports routine clinical administration, and coordinates with the healthcare team while protecting patient confidentiality and privacy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current Medical Assistant certification from a New York State licensed school.
- Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain BLS certification or recertification within two weeks of the hire date.
- At least two years of medical assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform or assist with procedures including vital signs, EKGs, BMI measurements, vision tests, specimen collection, and venipuncture as needed.
- Provide or assist with appropriate medical triage of patients.
- Stock examination rooms with supplies daily and as needed.
- Assist providers with procedures and routine examinations in examination rooms.
- Record pertinent medical information in medical records.
- Assist nurses in preparing, completing, and maintaining medical records and reports.
- Perform routine clinical administrative tasks, including photocopying charts, updating the prenatal logbook, following up on abnormal laboratory results and referrals, contacting patients, mailing letters, and faxing referrals to the central office.
- Assist nurses with checking the emergency box and refrigerator temperatures.
- Assist nurses with ordering medications, vaccines, and medical supplies as needed.
- Provide health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling.
- Facilitate related services for health center patients while respecting confidentiality and privacy.
- Coordinate with the healthcare team to facilitate high-quality health services for patients.
- Comply with infection control policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Employee assistance programming
- Access to healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding of community health disciplines
- Supportive interdisciplinary team culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
