Medical Assistant II

Community Healthcare Network Inc • New York, NY

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About The Position

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services. Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away. Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Medical Assistant III to assist our Nursing team during examination and treatment of patients. This position is an integral member of the health care team at different centers, which provides support to the nursing staff and health providers in addressing the health care needs of our patients. Assists in providing continuity and quality of care to our patients.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of prior Medical Assistant experience required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Medical Assistant Certificate from a New York State Licensed School
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate or acceptance for a CPR training course within six (6) months of employment

Responsibilities

• Performs/assists in numerous procedures including vital signs (BP, HR, RR, T, HT, & WT), EKG, BMI, vision tests, specimen collections, and venipucture when necessary.
• Provides/assists appropriate medical triage of patients.
• Stocks examination rooms with supplies on a daily basis and as needed.
• Assists providers with procedures and routine examinations in the examination rooms.
• Records pertinent medical information in the medical records.
• Assists nurses in preparing, completing, and maintaining medical records and reports.
• Performs routine clinical administrative operations including photocopying charts, updating prenatal log book, follow-up on abnormal labs and referrals, calling patients when necessary, mailing letters to patients, and faxing referrals to central office.
• Assists nurses in checking emergency box and refrigerator temperatures.
• Assists nurses with ordering medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed.
• Performs venipuncture as necessary.
• Provides health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Coordinates with health care team to facilitate the highest quality of health services for patients.
• Compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.
• Supportive Team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.
• Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees