Medical Assistant/Ambulatory Practice - NYP/Westchester Medical Group - Mount Vernon, NY
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups (NYPMG), part of NewYork-Presbyterian’s physician enterprise, provides primary care and multispecialty medical services in collaboration with ColumbiaDoctors and Weill Cornell Physicians. The Medical Assistant supports patient care in a multispecialty practice by observing and documenting patient conditions, taking measurements and vital signs, collecting specimens, and assisting with diagnostic procedures. This is a full-time, on-site position based at 540 Gramatan Avenue in Mount Vernon, New York. The schedule may vary between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and may include late nights and rotating Saturday coverage as needed. Cross-coverage at practices within the Westchester Region may be required. Employees must live within a commutable distance to NYP; travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of EPIC EMR systems.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a state- and/or nationally accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant.
- At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in an Internal Medicine practice.
Responsibilities
- Observe patients’ conditions, report abnormal conditions to the staff nurse, and document appropriate information in patient records.
- Measure and record patient height and weight; perform routine vision and hearing examinations; and take pulse and blood pressure readings.
- Draw blood, perform finger sticks, and obtain other specimens as requested by a physician or registered nurse.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures, using aseptic principles to create and maintain a sterile field.
- Apply technical skills related to patient positioning, wound care, and dressings.
- Maintain stock items for examination and blood-drawing rooms, as well as forms used by clinical staff.
- Provide cross-coverage at practices within the Westchester Region as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Competitive base pay and recognition for experience, education, and licensure.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
