Medical Assistant - Riverhead

NYU Langone Health • Riverhead, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering diagnostic and therapeutic care across nearly every specialty and subspecialty, as well as inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is committed to medical education, research, equity, and inclusion.

The Medical Assistant assists physicians and nurses with patient and family care by completing assigned patient-care tasks. The role provides competent, safe, and compassionate care, with an understanding of the challenges associated with hospitalization, procedures, and diagnostic testing. The successful candidate must communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

The position is based in Riverhead. The stated annual salary range is $61,692.75–$61,692.75; actual pay may depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The listed range does not include bonuses, incentive or differential pay, or other compensation or benefits.

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 patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas, including escorting patients.
• Obtain vital signs and weights, perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) when needed, and assist with blood collection and phlebotomy as needed.
• Ensure the patient's chart, relevant laboratory 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 telephone calls 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.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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