Medical Assistant - Manhattan, Cancer Center

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

10h

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Manhattan Cancer Center. The successful candidate assists physicians and nurses in providing patient care. The role supports clinical procedures and patient flow, helps maintain treatment and examination areas, and performs patient-care tasks within the scope of practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution, or current medical assistant certification upon hire from a nationally recognized accredited institution, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant experience.
• EKG and/or spirometry experience.
• Mastery of a second language.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist patients and communicate with physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Answer the telephone in the treatment area and assist staff with scheduling treatments.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use.
• Assist physicians with procedures, including GI procedures and medical exams.
• Help patients obtain food, use the toilet, ambulate, and maintain comfort.
• Ensure completion of patient charges according to policy.
• Clean exam rooms and treatment areas after each patient and prepare them for the next patient; perform light housekeeping, including cleaning spills.
• Stock exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms; notify the Office Manager when supplies are low.
• Ensure charts, relevant lab work, and test reports are available for physicians when they see patients.
• Help maintain patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas, and escort patients and specimens throughout the facility.
• Obtain vital signs, weights, and EKGs as needed, perform other tests within the scope of practice, and assist with blood collection or phlebotomy as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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