MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANTJob DetailsJob LocationHigh School of Fashion Industries School Based Health Center - New York, NY Position TypeFull Time Education LevelHigh School Salary Range$22.00 - $22.02 Hourly Travel PercentageNone Job ShiftDay Job CategoryHealth Care DescriptionSummary: The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit. The position works under the supervision of an LPN/RN. The Medical Office Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development over the life span, ability to recognize data reflective of the patient’s status and inform the Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse of observations. Requirements:

Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN

Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurement

Performs electrocardiograms

Assists with medical procedures as required, i.e. sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies

Maintains Patient Charts/record/clinic logs and database as necessary

Collects specimens

Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals.

Keeps examination rooms neat and clean

Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.

Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements

Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies

Ensures that all patients, visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect

Qualifications:

HS Diploma or GED required

Formal training in a program leading to certification as a Medical Assistant

Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school

Minimum of 1 year experience

Bi-lingual Spanish preferred

Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals

Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Current Infection Control Certificate

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.

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