Medical Assistant, Part Time (Bi-Lingual Spanish) - Pediatric Center - Hempstead

NYU Langone Health • Hempstead, NY

7d • $28 - $33

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant, Part Time (Bi-Lingual Spanish) - Pediatric Center - Hempstead.

In this role, the successful candidate prepares the exam room, equipment, and patient for the provider. Takes medical histories, records vital signs, explains treatment procedures, and assists providers during examinations. May collect specimens using the correct protocol. Maintains the cleanliness of exam rooms, supplies, and completes required logs. Updates and files patient's medical records, completes insurance forms, and other general administrative tasks. Inputs information to the electronic medical record (EMR).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduate from Medical Assistant program OR 2 years Medical Assistant experience
• 2 years Medical Assistant experience OR Graduate from Medical Assistant program
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Basic math and computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Maintains order and cleanliness of examination rooms. Ensures par levels of supplies are maintained and disposes of expired supplies according to procedure. Checks and completes required logs and equipment which may include refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, AED, and other required checks.
• Monitors appointment schedule for timeliness and keeps provider aware of patient flow.
• Complies with all HIPPA guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Prepares exam room and equipment for provider. Disinfects all clinical equipment and prepares instruments for examination or procedure.
• Escorts patient to the exam room. Reviews patient medical history, takes vital signs, height, weight, and screenings which may include vision, hearing, etc. Documents information in the EMR. Ensures patient is properly undressed and draped.
• Assists provider during the examination. Provides instruments to providers, and assists patient after procedure/examination.
• Collects all specimens using appropriate protocols such as infection control. Logs information into the computer, and labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure. Ensures that results are received on all specimens submitted and notifies providers of lab results. Notifies patients of test andor lab results as directed by provider.

Benefits

• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees