Medical Assistant - Cardiology
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Cardiology team. The role supports physicians and nurses in caring for patients and families by completing assigned patient-care tasks and providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, with an understanding of the challenges associated with hospitalization, procedures, and diagnostic tests. The position also involves maintaining patient flow, assisting with clinical procedures and basic administrative tasks, preparing and cleaning treatment areas, and helping patients with comfort and mobility needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and either graduate from a Medical Assistant program or have two years of Medical Assistant experience. Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, as well as basic computer knowledge, are required.
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
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Assist in escorting patients.
- Obtain vital signs and weights, and perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) when needed.
- Assist with blood collection and phlebotomy as needed.
- Ensure the patient chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports when indicated, for the physician's visit.
- Assist physicians with procedures, including GI procedures and medical exams.
- Clean exam rooms and treatment areas after each patient and prepare them for the next patient.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties, including cleaning spills.
- Assist patients with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating, and maintaining comfort.
- Ensure completion of patient charges 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
