Medical Assistant, Required Spanish and/or Cantonese and/or Mandarin - Graduate From An Accredited Medical Assistant Program - 7th Avenue Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant, Required Spanish and/or Cantonese and/or Mandarin - 7th Avenue Brooklyn.

In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Assistant performs supportive services to the health care provider and nursing staff in the care of patients in the ambulatory care setting in accordance with the policies and procedures. This position requires 5 days per week onsite, which includes every Sunday 9am to 5pm.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained.
• Required Spanish and/or Cantonese and/or Mandarin
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers'/patients' cultural backgrounds.
• Completes all laboratory ancillary testing and specialty referral forms related to the service.
• Transports and accompanies patients as needed.
• Observes and alerts the nursing staff of patients who appear in need of urgent care.
• Retrieves laboratory and ancillary test results from the computer or contact the reference laboratory.
• Completes patient forms i.e. WIC.
• Checks for completeness of encounter forms and prescriptions.
• Obtains vital signs height weights head and chest circumference as needed on all patients.
• Plot growth charts for pediatric patients.
• Performs simple dressings
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Coordinates module/site supply request as assigned.
• Performs EKG audiovisual testing.
• Hooks up and removes Holter monitors.
• Performs venous phlebotomy.
• Responds appropriately to patient emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
• Documents data collected and care rendered.
• Demonstrates a sensitive and supportive attitude towards patients families and/or significant others.
• Keeps all service areas orderly e.g. treatment exam and utility rooms.
• Reinforces health teaching to patients/families.
• Assist with clerical duties specific to area of assignment.
• Assigned to work in a medical assistant capacity at another FHC department with similar responsibilities as per site leadership's request and based upon network's needs
• Attends staff meetings and review/signs minutes of meetings not attended. Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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