Medical Assistant - Levit Medical/Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for Levit Medical in Brooklyn. The successful candidate assists physicians and nurses in providing patient care. Duties include supporting clinical procedures, helping patients with their needs, maintaining exam and treatment areas, and assisting with patient flow and office operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or, upon hire, current medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized accredited institution. Medical Assistant experience, EKG and/or spirometry experience, and mastery of a second language are preferred. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic employee wellness program. The stated annual salary range is $63,340.16 to $63,340.16; actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution, or current Medical Assistant certification upon hire from a nationally recognized accredited institution, such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant experience.
• EKG and/or spirometry experience.
• Mastery of a second language.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists patients and communicates with physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Answers the telephone in the treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments.
• Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use.
• Assists physicians with procedures, including GI procedures and medical exams.
• Assists patients with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating, and maintaining comfort.
• Assures completion of patient charges according to policy.
• Cleans exam rooms and treatment areas after each patient and prepares them for the next patient; performs light housekeeping duties, including cleaning spills.
• Stocks exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms; notifies the Office Manager when supplies are low.
• Ensures the physician has the patient chart and relevant lab work and test reports when indicated.
• Helps maintain patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas; escorts patients and specimens throughout the facility.
• Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs as needed, performs other tests within the scope of practice, and assists with blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.

Benefits

• 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