Medical Assistant

Job Description

Company NYUL Hospital-Long Island FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Code 800042 Classification Non Union

Title Medical Assistant - EPIC Probationary Period 3 Months

Position # 10074326

Position Summary:
Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks; provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with training of new Medical Assistants. May perform administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Stock exam roomtreatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use. Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments. Assists patients and communicates with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Assures completion of patient charges as per policy.
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient.

Assist with light housekeeping duties which include spills. Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort.

• Obtain vital signs, weights, and Electrocardiograms (EKG) when needed. Assist with blood collection phlebotomy as needed. Ensure chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for physician when the physician sees the patient. Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams).

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:
High School or equivalent. Graduate of Medical Assistant program OR 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, customer service skills. Basic knowledge of computers.

Preferred Qualifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred. Medical Assistant Certification Preferred. Knowledge of EPIC Ambulatory Preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology Preferred.

Education:
Degree Type Degrees Info Required/Preferred
High School Diploma Required

Required Languages:
Code Description Required/Preferred
20052 English Required

Minimum Experience: 1

Working Conditions:
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, odors, etc. without undue discomfort. Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Hospital policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work. Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch Ability to read, write and interpret documents. Ability to sit for long

Printed Date: 03/21/2023
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Job Description

periods of time at desk to perform job functions. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers. May be exposed to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards. May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials. May be required to operate and clean equipment.

Other Working Conditions:
N/A

Printed Date: 03/21/2023
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $52,468.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Babylon, NY 11703: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $52,468