Apicha Community Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable healthcare for underserved and vulnerable people living in the New York City boroughs and on the lower east side of Manhattan. The phrase “we care” embodies everything that Apicha does. Whether it’s our approach to otherized people, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals living with HIV/AIDs, or anyone else who walks through our doors, we show all of our patients the same amount of dignity and respect.

“We care” is what we live and breathe; it’s an essential part of who we are as a health center. Our rapidly growing medical facilities are seeking to fill multiple positions with hard-working, professionally minded, and socially conscious individuals who believe in our core values and are passionate about helping others.

Position Summary:

We're looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for our Manhattan location. The ideal candidate is someone who is compassionate, organized, friendly, able to stay calm under pressure and to communicate effectively well with medical providers and support staff and is analytical.

Job Responsibilities:

• Gathers medical information and reports to provider.

• Interfaces with laboratories when necessary for patient care

• Assists practitioners in the monitoring and maintaining of standards of care.

• Assists in the clinical care of patients will include performing biopsies, pap smears, HRA, phlebotomy, EKGs, etc.

• Will consult with medical providers at the beginning of each session and/or at a daily meeting to ensure optimum patient flow.

  Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or GED and

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program Associate’s degree preferred.

• One year of full-time work experience preferred;

• Possession of a current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS CPR) certificate

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Experience in working with people living with HIV/AIDS is preferred

• Ability to speak Spanish or one of the Asian language is strongly preferred

• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a multicultural setting required

• Knowledge of eClinicalWorks EMR is preferred

• Ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekends

• Basic knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office, referral database

  At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 11 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.

  We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation.