Medical Assistant - Endocrinology
New York Health•Bay Shore, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
New York Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Endocrinology team in Bayshore, New York. The role involves supporting physicians and other staff with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection and processing, and documentation. The schedule is five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The posting identifies the organization as New York Health (NYH)-Urology.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant Certificate.
- High school diploma.
- Knowledge of standard precautions and ability to use appropriate PPE when handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Reliable transportation to travel to NYH locations for patient care needs.
- Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods, as well as stand, bend, and reach.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Proficiency with an EMR system.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient intake and accurately record information.
- Collect and process laboratory specimens, including performing venipuncture and diagnostic tests.
- Record patients’ vital signs.
- Prepare patients for examinations.
- Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
- Assist providers and support staff with data entry.
- Assist physicians during visits with examinations and office procedures.
- Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance from day one.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
