MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Family Health Center Harlem

The Institute for Family Health•New York, NY

50d

About The Position

The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit. The position works under the supervision of an LPN/RN. The Medical Office Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development over the life span, ability to recognize data reflective of the patient's status and inform the Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse of observations.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required
Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school required
Minimum of 1 year experience
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Current Infection Control Certificate

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred

Responsibilities

Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN
Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurement
Performs electrocardiograms
Assists with medical procedures as required, i.e. sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies
Maintains Patient Charts/record/clinic logs and database as necessary
Collects specimens
Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals.
Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.
Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
Observes the Health Care System's compliance policies
Ensures that all patients, visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect