Medical Assistant - Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Hematology Oncology Associates - Mineola

NYU Langone Health•Mineola, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant - Oncology/Hematology - Mineola. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks; provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests.

Requirements

High School or equivalent.
Graduate of Medical Assistant program OR 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, customer service skills.
Basic knowledge of computers.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred.
Medical Assistant Certification Preferred.
Knowledge of EPIC Ambulatory Preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology Preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
Assists in escorting patients.
Obtain vital signs, weights, and Electrocardiograms (EKG) when needed.
Assist with blood collection phlebotomy as needed.
Ensure chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for physician when the physician sees the patient.
Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams).
Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient.
Assist with light housekeeping duties which include spills.
Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort.
Assures completion of patient charges as per policy.
Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use.
Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments.
Assists patients and communicates with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
Stock exam roomtreatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
Assists with training of new Medical Assistants.
May perform administrative responsibilities as needed.