Medical Assistant (Urology Practice)

New York Health • Jackson Heights, NY

4d • $24

About The Position

Why Join Our Team? At New York Health (NYH) , we are revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to personalized care, NYH is setting a new standard for healthcare in our communities. Join us and become a part of our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys. Job Description: Medical Assistant (Urology Practice) Location: Queens, Manhattan, & Manhasset, NY Hours/Days: 5 / 8.5 Hour Shifts; Monday - Friday (7:30am-6:00pm) Organization: New York Health (NYH) In this role, you will: Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information recording. Collect and process lab specimens, including venipuncture and diagnostic tests. Record patients' vital signs. Prepare patients for examinations. Sterilize medical equipment and instruments. Assist providers and other support staff in the data entry process. Assist physicians during visits with examinations and all office procedures. Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing. Other duties as assigned. Travel to all Progressive Urology locations in Queens and Manhattan for patient care needs

Requirements

• A Medical Assistant Certificate and a High School Diploma
• Knowledge of standard precautions and the ability to utilize appropriate PPE when handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Reliable transportation to travel to NYH locations for patient care needs
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing, bending and reaching

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)
• Proficiency with an EMR system (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information recording.
• Collect and process lab specimens, including venipuncture and diagnostic tests.
• Record patients' vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
• Assist providers and other support staff in the data entry process.
• Assist physicians during visits with examinations and all office procedures.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel to all Progressive Urology locations in Queens and Manhattan for patient care needs

Benefits

• health insurance from day one
• dental and vision
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• 401k
• generous PTO
• 8 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED