Medical Assistant/Technician Medical Surgical - Gastroenterology - Queens Medical Group
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens is part of the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare network, one of the nation's most comprehensive academic healthcare systems and a leader in innovation. Our physicians include faculty from the world-renowned medical school, Weill Cornell Medicine, and are part of a network of outpatient practices and doctor's offices located throughout Queens. Medical Assistant/Technician Medical Surgical - Gastroenterology - Queens Medical Group - Full Time Days A Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and clerical functions, in accordance with established policies and procedures, to assist the practitioners and management in daily office operations. In this role, you will: Educate and prepare patients for gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, including reviewing preparation instructions, answering questions, and ensuring patient understanding and compliance. Observe the patient’s condition, report abnormal conditions to the staff nurse, and record appropriate documentation in the patient’s records. Measure and record patient height and weight, perform routine vision and hearing examinations, and take pulse and blood pressure readings. Draw blood from patients and/or perform finger sticks and obtain other specimens as physician or registered nurse requested. Assist with diagnostic procedures using aseptic principles in creating and maintaining a sterile field during procedures. Maintain stock items for examination and blood drawing rooms, forms used by clinical staff, etc. Performs clerical and secretarial work as needed. Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with institutional service excellence standards. Performs other job-related duties as require This is a full‑time, Monday–Friday day shift position. The role is primarily based at our Astoria, and Fresh Meadows locations. This position may also require travel to additional sites as operational needs arise.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- America Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required within 30 days of employment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program
- Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA-CMA, AMT-RMA)
- Minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant preferably in an outpatient setting
- Bilingual Spanish/Chinese preferred
Responsibilities
- Educate and prepare patients for gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, including reviewing preparation instructions, answering questions, and ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
- Observe the patient’s condition, report abnormal conditions to the staff nurse, and record appropriate documentation in the patient’s records.
- Measure and record patient height and weight, perform routine vision and hearing examinations, and take pulse and blood pressure readings.
- Draw blood from patients and/or perform finger sticks and obtain other specimens as physician or registered nurse requested.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures using aseptic principles in creating and maintaining a sterile field during procedures.
- Maintain stock items for examination and blood drawing rooms, forms used by clinical staff, etc.
- Performs clerical and secretarial work as needed.
- Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with institutional service excellence standards.
- Performs other job-related duties as require
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
