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About the Role

The Union Health Center (UHC) is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to join our Team. UHC is an innovative primary and multi-specialty center focused on providing well-coordinated and accessible healthcare to union workers and their families.

Responsibilities

• Attends daily team huddles and reviews Quality Measures prior to scheduled appointments.
• Measures and records vital signs, allergies, weight, height, and smoking status into the EMR.
• Performs urine pregnancy tests, peak flows, finger stick for glucose, monofilament foot exams, vision/hearing screenings, urine dipstick, and phlebotomy.
• Codes patient procedures into the EMR and updates as directed by the provider.
• Performs medication review with each patient and notifies the provider of discrepancies.
• Documents PHQ2, PHQ9, GAD, DAST, AUDIT, and SODH annually or as needed.
• Documents HPI for all patients prior to PCP visit.
• Notifies provider and prepares materials for in-patient procedures.
• Sets up exam rooms, checks equipment, and stocks rooms with supplies.
• Escorts patients to the exam room and performs patient identification.
• Reviews, confirms, and updates patient demographic data, consents, insurance, and pharmacy information in the EMR.
• Scans updated documents into the EMR.
• Communicates with the provider and team via email and Teams messages.
• Schedules future appointments and provides follow-up care information to patients.
• Reviews and answers patient questions about the Clinical Visit Summary (CVS).
• Assists provider with visit confirmation/follow-up calls and generates correspondence.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments as needed.
• Answers telephones and documents phone notes in the EMR.
• Processes electronic patient referrals, prior authorizations, and consultations.
• Collects information about walk-in patient complaints and directs to RN or Team Supervisor for triage.
• Follows safety procedures and bloodborne pathogen precautions.
• Supports policies regarding patient care, infection control, and safety.
• Maintains quality assurance logs.
• Attends organization meetings, trainings, and completes assigned courses.
• Uses clinical registries as directed by providers or care teams.
• Supports the Patient Centered Medical Home goals by working cooperatively with staff.
• Complies with UHC policies regarding privacy and security of PHI.
• Maintains stock and orders medical and non-medical supplies.
• Provides front desk coverage as needed, including scheduling, registration, and problem-solving.

Requirements

• High school or Equivalency /GED Diploma.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from a certified institution.
• Skilled in phlebotomy.
• Computer Literate.
• Language proficiency required in one of the target languages of the organization.
• Ability to communicate and work well with people at all levels.
• Excellent team and “people” skills.
• Ability to assist and maintain a strong working relationship with providers and professional team members.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Initiates good judgment and ability to contribute in making decisions in a timely fashion.
• Actively seek out and support collaborative thinking and problem solving with others.
• Possess a professional appearance and presentation.

Skills

• Phlebotomy
• EMR
• HIPAA

Location

• New York, NY 10001

Work Type

• Full Time

Experience Level

• Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Education Level

• High school or Equivalency /GED Diploma
• Medical Assistant Certification

Salary/Compensations

• $18.50 - $25.95 Hourly

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account / Commuter plans
• Retirement Plans
• Paid time off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• Professional Development - Tuition Reimbursement, License Reimbursement
• Uniform Reimbursement / Other misc. reimbursement

About the Company

• The Union Health Center (UHC) is an innovative primary and multi-specialty center focused on providing well-coordinated and accessible healthcare.
• UHC has been providing care to New Yorkers for over one hundred years, founded by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (ACWA).
• UHC was established to provide affordable and comprehensive healthcare to union members and their families.
• UHC has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient Centered Medical Home since 2009.
• The center was built around a team-based model that integrates health coaches and serves a patient population that experiences a heavy burden of chronic disease and varying levels of health literacy.
• UHC maintains Primary Care PCMH recognition and is certified as an Article 28 facility.
• Our Common Purpose: We welcome and care for our patients and each other, by providing the finest medical home for union workers and their families.