About this opportunity
NYU Langone Health lists this Medical Assistant (FGP) - Rego Park, Bilingual Russian or Spanish Highly Preferred opportunity in rego park, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Assistant (FGP) - Rego ParkNYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. 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 (FGP) - Rego Park, Bilingual Russian or Spanish Highly Preferred. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for assisting physicians and/or Advanced Care Practitioners and nurses in providing patient care. This role is responsible for validating patient identifiers, preparing patients and rooms for examination, measuring and recording vital signs, drawing blood, and collecting other lab samples. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for administrative tasks, such as, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and performing data entry.Job Responsibilities:• Escorts patients to exam rooms• Cleans and stocks exam rooms• Measures and records patient vital signs• Obtains and processes blood samples as per NYULH policy• Supports quality initiatives by following FGP guidelines for collecting and documenting information in the EMR• Promotes a positive patient experience• Communicates effectively with providers and administrative staff, escalate issues• Answers phone calls• Reviews and respond to inbasket messages• Follows up on Rx refill requests• Assists physician with patient intake & transcribing visit into EPIC• Performs other duties as neededMinimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or the equivalent. Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution OR upon hire hold a current medical assistant Certification from a Nationally Recognized accredited institution (such as American Association of Medical Assistant(AAMA); American Medical Technologies (AMT); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); National Healthcare Association (NHA)). Competencies: Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language an asset; demonstrated ability in computer skills. Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a team work environment which pursues a positive patient care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
MA experience preferred. EKG, phlebotomy and venipuncture experience preferred. Bilingual Spanish or Russian, highly preferred.
Worksite address
rego park, NY, 11374, US
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