About Us:
The Medical Assistant will be an invaluable member of the team working in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos research clinic at One Fordham Plaza. This is the Bronx site and one of four contracted sites conducting the study across the USA. The study is seeking a full time Medical Assistant, to perform all job functions to ensure the processing of patient specimens for lab testing in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos research clinic. It is essential that candidate is able to communicate in Spanish/English.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain adequate inventory of lab and / or clinical supplies.
- Handles administrative duties such as training, scheduling, quality assurance and monitors workflow.
- Perform venipuncture (blood draws)
- Process specimens per protocol. Oversees specimen shipping - coordinate pick-ups and tracking of specimens.
- Interview and record participants information (such as medical history, meds, nutrition, sleep, physical activity, neurocognitive, etc)
- Perform electrocardiograms; record height, weight, blood pressure, urine specimens; dental information, hearing, etc.
- Obtain informed consent after necessary training
- Conform to all applicable HIPAA and safety guidelines
- Perform clinical and and lab procedures including, but not limited to: spirometry, ECG, pipetting, Centrifuging, equipment calibration and maintenance, dispensing/receipt logs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree, science major, or equivalent skills and experience required.
- License/Certification as a Phlebotomist technician, Nursing Assistant, and/or Medical Assistant required
- Centralized training certification in multiple study areas strongly preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- The ideal candidate will be able to communicate in a professional manner, be organized, an attentive listener and computer literate.
- Able to handle and assist with study equipment and surveys.
- The candidate should be proficient in processing blood specimens by accessioning, spinning and packaging for transport, and have knowledge of all blood and urine specimen requirements and waste/red bag disposal.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this are listed below. This rate is based on the 1199 bargaining unit contract.
Hiring Rate:
29.70
Post Probationary Rate:
30.23
Job Rate:
31.49
Minimum Salary Range:
USD $29.70/Hr.
Maximum Salary Range:
USD $29.70/Hr.