Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Position Summary : Our Pediatrics Department is hiring full time Certified Medical Assistants (Bilingual Spanish / English)! Medical Assistant will provide support to providers and nurses with patient care, clerical duties, and laboratory activities.

Candidates must have a true passion and love for working with children and their families. Minimum Qualifications : High School Diploma required.

1 year of previous experience working in a community-based clinic. Certification as a Medical Assistant or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Bilingual Spanish / English required.At least 1 year of related experience with children highly desired. Flexible work schedule.

Proficiency with computers and software.Strong communication skills.Ability to multi-task. Key Duties : Prepare and cleans examination rooms, equipment, and sterilizes instruments.

Obtain vital signs, chief complaint, and medical history and accurately records in medical records.Assists providers and nurses during all aspects of exams.

Assist provider with treatments.Schedules appointments, verifies insurance and demographic information.Starting Compensation : Minimum : $21.

00 / hour ($43,680 annually); Maximum : $21.00 / hour ($43,680 annually) As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy : Fully funded Health Insurance for you / 73.

5% funded Health Insurance for your familyDental, Vision, and prescription Coverage 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)Entertainment Discount ProgramsEmployee Assistant ProgramsEligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan$50,000 term life InsurancePet Insurance Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule : Candidates must possess availability to work onsite based out of our Bronx Community Health Center, El Nuevo San Juan.

The current schedule required is Monday to Friday 8 : 00 : 00 About Urban Health Plan : At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices.

At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr.

Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M / F / D / V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin / ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.