Medical Assistant

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in the Primary Care Unit at Su Casa. Assists medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure office runs smoothly.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Coordinates insurance services
• Triages patients
• Prepares encounters
• Makes referrals
• Cleans and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the Nurse Practitioner.
• Interviews patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Shows patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the Nurse Practitioner, that includes gynecological exams.
• Records patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Collects blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Authorizes drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

SCHEDULE: M-F 7AM-3PM

RATE: $38,000.00 - $39,427.00 / year dep. on experience

LOCATION: NY, NY 10002

We offer excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

Requirements

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program. Proof of high school or GED graduation. Good customer service skills. Must have one to two years phlebotomy experience.

Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a high school education and medical assistant programming.

Salary Description

$38,000.00 - $39,427.00 / year dep. on experience