Medical Assistant - NYU Langone Pediatric Associates- Garden City
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 full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are core values, fostering an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity in 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.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred.
- Medical Assistant Certification Preferred.
- Knowledge of EPIC Ambulatory Preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology Preferred.
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Assists in escorting patients.
- Obtain vital signs, weights, and Electrocardiograms (EKG) when needed.
- Assist with blood collection phlebotomy as needed.
- Ensure chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for physician when the physician sees the patient.
- Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams).
- Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties which include spills.
- Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort.
- Assures completion of patient charges as per policy.
- Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use.
- Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments.
- Assists patients and communicates with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
- Stock exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
- Assists with training of new Medical Assistants.
- May perform administrative responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Robust support system for any stage of life.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resources groups for peer support.
- Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
