Medical Assistant - Cancer Center - Lake Success

NYU Langone Health • Lake Success, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Cancer Center in Lake Success. The role assists physicians and nurses in caring for patients and families by completing assigned patient-care tasks and providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, with an understanding of the challenges associated with hospitalization, procedures, and diagnostic tests.

The Medical Assistant supports patient flow and comfort, prepares exam and treatment areas, assists with clinical procedures and patient testing, maintains supplies and equipment, and helps with scheduling and other administrative tasks as needed. The position may also assist in training new Medical Assistants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Knowledge of EPIC Ambulatory.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Help maintain patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas, and escort patients.
• Obtain vital signs and weights, perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) when needed, and assist with phlebotomy as needed.
• Ensure the patient chart and relevant lab work and test reports are available for the physician when indicated.
• Assist physicians with procedures, including GI procedures and medical examinations.
• Clean exam rooms and treatment areas after each patient and prepare them for the next patient; perform light housekeeping, including cleaning spills.
• Assist patients with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating, and maintaining comfort.
• Ensure completion of patient charges according to policy.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use.
• Answer the telephone in the treatment area and assist staff with scheduling treatments.
• Assist patients and communicate with physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Stock exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
• Assist with training new Medical Assistants.
• Perform administrative responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic 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