Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Nassau

Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Nassau

Medical Office Support

Mineola, NY • Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant - Float Pool - Nassau. In this role, the successful candidate assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. Performs routine phlebotomy via venipuncture or finger stick and specimen collection. Complies with established policies and procedures, rules and regulations to the practice, hospital, federal, state and local regulations. Diligent in observing all HIPAA guidelines. Travels to other office locations as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides quality patient care, including examination, diagnostic, medical equipment and instruments. Screens and triages patient telephone calls for referral to physician, as appropriate.
• Performs various procedures tests consistent with those of a medical assistant working in this practice. (i.e routine phlebotomy via venipuncture or finger stick and specimen collection, holter monitors, EKG, glucose testing, vital signs and patient histories.), Collects, labels and processes all specimens and ensures they are forwarded to the correct laboratory.
• Performs various clerical duties in a timely and accurate manner. Answers telephone and provides front desk support including scheduling appointments, obtaining referrals and copayment. Obtains test results from hospitals, laboratories, radiologists, doctor office etc. as requested. Provides copies of educational material to patients. Retrieves and files charts. Maintains patient files, records and other information, as needed. Mails reports and completed forms if necessary. Complies with HIPAA guidelines. Attends staff meetings as requested by the Practice Manager. Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Assists with patient care treatments utilizing aseptic techniques as per policy and procedures.
• Follows the directives of the physician in an efficient and precise manner. Handles multiple tasks at one time, often switching from one to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Maintains quality control standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists in delivery of primary health care and patient care management. Greets and escorts patients into the exam room. Verifies that patients have signed in and retrieves patient chart. Assists in a variety of treatments and medications under supervision of physician. Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments. Prepares patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs, review meds and chief complaints. Prepares exam rooms and equipment for physicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED. Current and valid Driver’s license. 1-2 years relevant experience (Minimum 6 months). Excellent communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, multitasking, and customer service skills. Basic math and computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

Other Graduate from a Medical Assistant program. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). 1-2 years Medical Assistant Program experience. Knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $55,326.59 - $58,953.05 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.