Full-Time Medical Assistant

Reports To: Head Nurse

Lower Manhattan/Flushing Queens

New York

United States

Responsibilities :

• Direct patient care and support

• Perform nursing tasks under the direction of the registered nurse or authorized health care providers

• Interview patients and records medical history, take vital signs, and prepare patients for medical visits

• Conduct health/risk screening using standardized tools

• Collect laboratory specimens as ordered

• Assist providers in procedures using sterile or aseptic techniques

• Promote patient self-management by providing patient education, appointment reminders and support in collaboration with the care team

• Facilitate communication for patients and health care providers by providing translation or interpretation as needed

• Complete accurate EMR documentation of patient information and services provided

• Effective teamwork, communication and collaboration as part of practice-wide care team

• Demonstrate curiosity and understanding of patient registration, administrative workflows and prior authorization processes

• Collaborate with the care team to conduct pre-visit planning and post-visit follow-up

• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) projects and other related activities

• Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; and participating in team problem-solving

• Adapt to changes in practice operations, workflows and patient needs as they emerge

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma and 2 years of work experience

• Associate's Degree preferred

• Work experience in the health care field preferred

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred

• Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required (Health Center will provide if needed)

• Bilingual in English/Chinese required

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Good problem solving skills and interested in learning all aspects of the practice

  Compensation and Benefits :

• Salary: $40,000.00 - 46,000.00 per year

• Medical insurance

• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

• 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care

• Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program