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About the Role
This position is an integral member of the health care team at different centers, providing support to nursing staff and health providers in addressing patient healthcare needs and ensuring continuity and quality of care.
Responsibilities
- Performs/assists in numerous procedures including vital signs, EKG, BMI, vision tests, specimen collections, and venipuncture.
- Provides/assists appropriate medical triage of patients.
- Stocks examination rooms with supplies daily and as needed.
- Assists providers with procedures and routine examinations.
- Records pertinent medical information in the medical records.
- Assists nurses in preparing, completing, and maintaining medical records and reports.
- Performs routine clinical administrative operations including photocopying charts, updating logs, following up on labs and referrals, and communicating with patients.
- Assists nurses in checking emergency box and refrigerator temperatures.
- Assists nurses with ordering medications, vaccines, and medical supplies.
- Provides health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling.
- Facilitates related services for health center patients while respecting confidentiality and privacy.
- Coordinates with the health care team to facilitate high-quality health services.
- Ensures compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Current Medical Assistant Certification from a New York State Licensed School
- Current BLS Certification or able to obtain BLS certification/recertification within two (2) weeks of date of hire
- Minimum of two (2) years of medical assistant experience (for MA II)
Skills
- Vital signs measurement (BP, HR, RR, T, HT, & WT)
- EKG
- BMI calculation
- Vision testing
- Specimen collection
- Venipuncture
- Medical triage
- Medical record keeping
- HIV counseling
- Health counseling
- Infection Control
- BLS certification
Location
- Brooklyn
- Bronx
- Queens
- Manhattan
- Harlem Health Center
- Washington Heights Health Center
- South Bronx Health Center
- Williamsburg Health Center
- Tremont Health Center
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry Level (MA I)
- Mid-Level (MA II - 2 years experience)
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant Certification
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Employee assistance programming
About the Company
- Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and support services to over 65,000 New Yorkers.
- Operates 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, plus mobile vans serving underserved communities.
- Provides judgment-free, high-quality healthcare regardless of race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status, or ability to pay, serving all individuals.