Job Description

A New York City health services organization is currently seeking a certified Medical Assistant (MA) to join one of their facilities in Brooklyn.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Flexible 35 hours a week
• Department: Orthopedic

Responsibilities:

• Monitor patient arrival and coordinate patient flow with the Physician and other care team members to ensure a positive patient experience
• Escort patients to exam room, monitor patient wait times, assist patient in preparing for exam and advise the Physician when patient is ready
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests and documents in EMR
• Perform blood draws and EKGs, as ordered
• Assist the Physician with procedures as appropriate (e.g. sets up area, obtains equipment, and supplies, witness consents as needed)
• Assist patients with referrals, appointments as necessary
• Keeps adequate supplies available by inventorying stock on a regular basis; maintains inventory of pharmaceutical samples and maintains log book for review
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA)
• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant (MA) program
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification
• CPR certification
• EKG and Phlebotomy training
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• 2+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA)
• Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
• Bilingual (English and Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, or Spanish)
• EKG and Phlebotomy certifications
• Working knowledge of Epic EMRs

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