Technician Medical Surgical - OB/GYN | Maternal Fetal Medicine - Queens Medical Group - Forest Hills
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens is part of the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare network, one of the nation's most comprehensive academic healthcare systems and a leader in innovation. Our physicians include faculty from the world-renowned medical school, Weill Cornell Medicine, and are part of a network of outpatient practices and doctor's offices located throughout Queens. A Technician Medical Surgical performs a variety of clinical and clerical functions, in accordance with established policies and procedures, to assist the practitioners and management in daily office operations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- America Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required within 30 days of employment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program
- Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA-CMA, AMT-RMA)
- Minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant preferably in an outpatient setting
Responsibilities
- Educate and prepare patients for varies procedures, including reviewing preparation instructions, answering questions, and ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
- Observe the patient’s condition, report abnormal conditions to the staff nurse, and record appropriate documentation in the patient’s records.
- Measure and record patient height and weight and take pulse and blood pressure readings.
- Draw blood from patients and/or perform finger sticks and obtain other specimens as physician or registered nurse requested.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures using aseptic principles in creating and maintaining a sterile field during procedures.
- Maintain stock items for examination and blood drawing rooms, forms used by clinical staff, etc.
- Performs clerical and secretarial work as needed. Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with institutional service excellence standards.
- Performs other job-related duties as require
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Recognition for experience, education, and licensure
- Amazing benefits
- Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
