Medical Assistant - NYU Langone Women's Specialty Associates - Valley Stream

NYU Langone Health • Valley Stream, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across numerous specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, we are deeply committed to medical education and research, providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, we champion equity and inclusion, fostering an environment where our diverse and talented faculty, staff, and students can thrive. We value individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians and nurses in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks.
• Providing competent, safe, and compassionate care with an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures, or diagnostic tests.
• Assisting with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Assisting in escorting patients.
• Obtaining vital signs, weights, and Electrocardiograms (EKG) when needed.
• Assisting with blood collection (phlebotomy) as needed.
• Ensuring charts are available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for the physician when the physician sees the patient.
• Assisting physicians with procedures (e.g., GI procedures, all medical exams).
• Ensuring exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient.
• Assisting with light housekeeping duties, which include spills.
• Assisting patients with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating, and maintaining comfort.
• Assuring completion of patient charges as per policy.
• Cleaning and sterilizing designated equipment after use.
• Answering the telephone in the treatment area and assisting staff in scheduling treatments.
• Assisting patients and communicating with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Stocking exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
• Assisting with training of new Medical Assistants.
• Performing administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Robust support system for any stage of life.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on 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