Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

OneOncology • Bay Shore, NY

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About The Position

New York Health (NYH) is hiring a Medical Assistant in endocrinology in Bayshore, New York. The role supports patient care through patient intake, specimen collection and processing, vital-sign recording, exam preparation, equipment sterilization, and assistance with office procedures and data entry. 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, as well as stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with an EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intakes and ensure information is recorded accurately.
• 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 other 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 insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

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