Medical Assistant - Cardiology

NYU Langone Health • Village of Mineola, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Cardiology team. The successful candidate assists physicians and nurses in caring for patients and families by completing assigned patient-care tasks, providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, and understanding the challenges associated with hospitalization and medical procedures or diagnostic testing.

The role supports patient flow and comfort, performs and assists with clinical tasks, helps prepare and maintain exam and treatment areas, and provides related administrative support. The position may also include helping train new Medical Assistants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• 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

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient and family care by completing assigned patient-care tasks.
• Help maintain patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas, and escort patients as needed.
• Obtain vital signs and weights; perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) when needed and assist with blood collection and phlebotomy as needed.
• Ensure the patient's 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 patient charges are completed 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 well-being.

What This Job Offers

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