Medical Assistant

Full-Time Medical Assistant

Reports To: Head Nurse

Location: Queens/Manhattan, 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 - $46,000 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
• Employee Discount Programs
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program