Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The Floating Hospital is seeking an experienced full-time, Medical Assistant to join our fast-paced team. The successful candidate must be bilingual;
fluent in English and Spanish, to successfully communicate with the purpose of providing quality medical care to all patients who seek out services.
The Floating Hospital provides exceptional and compassionate healthcare to families in need. Our commitment is the same as it was more than 150 years ago : unrestricted healthcare to all who walk through our doors.
We provide care regardless of immigration and insurance status, or the ability to pay. The Floating Hospital welcomes individuals of all ages, from infants, school age children (5+), youth and adults.
Under the supervision of the Clinic Flow Manager and the Head Medical Assistant, the MA is responsible for the functions listed below :
- Implements Patient Care protocols including vital signs, specimen collection, PPD placement and / or reading, hearing and vision testing as directed
- Follows and demonstrates strict infection control guidelines to ensure proper clinic environment
- Assists clinicians / providers during patient evaluations as needed, including acting as chaperone
- Performs phlebotomy
- Administers PPD's as ordered and as needed
- Obtains and processes laboratory specimens, per protocols
- Reviews chart prior to patient’s departure for follow-up appointments, prescriptions and / or referrals
- Communicates with Scheduling Department to coordinate health care for clients
- Ensures that all patients have been assessed and have understanding of all instructions prior to leaving the clinic
- Participates with clinical staff for in-service training, to ensure that nursing staff functions meet quality improvement standards
- Attends supervision, conferences, and agency meetings as directed by Clinic Flow Manager
- Implements recommendations from the Quality Improvement Team and Infection Control Committee, as requested
- Disposes of medical and hazardous waste, as per OSHA guidelines and clinic protocols
- Maintains temperature logbooks, medication inventory logs of lab and PPD log, quality control logs including for and CLIA-waived labs
Requirements :
BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION
Experience : 3 to 5 years’ experience in the nursing profession. Experience working with ages from infants to adults.
Education / Certification : Medical Assistant certification; appropriate certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Languages : Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Medical Assistant
Successful completion of Medical Assisting program at an accredited school OR 1-3 years of medical assistant experience, OR 1-3 years of Emergency Medical Technician experience with current NYS DOH EMT certification OR 1-3 years of CNA experience with valid Current Nursing Assistant Certification in...
Certified Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant will provide medical services to patients under the guidance of a physician. To Healthy Feet Podiatry is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our growing professional office. As a Medical Assistant, the candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Doctors and c...
Physician Assistant
As a Physician Assistant, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records. You will also be reading diagnosti...
Medical Assistant -- Bilingual SPANISH --REOPENED SEARCH
Metro Dermatology is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, bi/multi-lingual, career-minded, and experienced medical assistants to join our dynamic and fast-paced team at our Elmhurst location, 40-12 80th Street, Elmhurst. Metro Dermatology of NY/NJ is a high-volume and rapidly growing medical and aes...
Assistant Social Work - Social Worker - $30 per hour
Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Social Work Social Worker Assistant for a job in Bronx, New York. Under the direction of a licensed clinician, provide care coordination and comprehensive case management to health home clients with a range of chronic medical and mental health conditions and/or...
Per Diem Urgent Care / Primary Care Physician Assistant PA
Primary Care Physician Assistant. Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities. Current state Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant license, valid and in good standing. Nationally certified as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority....
Pathology Assistant - $115K-150K per year
Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Pathology Assistant for a job in Bronx, New York. Montefiore Medical Center's Division of Clinical Pathology is responsible for the laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids for disease diagnosis and health maintenance. Utilizing the latest advances i...
Lab Medical Assistant
Lab Medical Assistant Fresh Meadows, NY (Must be willing and able to travel to New Hyde park as needed) At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we foster an environment where passionate professionals thrive. We require: Medical Assistant Certificate and a High School Diploma at least 1 y...
Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $46 per hour
Physician Assistants, in an emergency, shall be authorized to treat any medical disease and/or perform any medical and surgical procedures at the hospital for affiliates. Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a job in Bronx, New York. Me...
Medical Assistant
High School diploma/GED with Medical Assistant Training Certificate required; Associate's degree with Medical Assistant National Certificate preferred. Job Overview - Medical Assistant:. Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to support patients and the clinical team at a de...