Medical Office Assistant

Req Number 171282

FlexStaff is hiring a Medical Assistant on a temporary basis in the Bronx. An experienced Medical Assistant, who under the supervision of the DTC clinical staff will perform venipuncture and finger blood, including drawing, capping, and labeling of blood specimens, as well as performing EKGs.

Pay : $27.00

Schedule : Monday- Friday 8 : 00a.m-5 : 00p.m

JOB DESCRIPTION

At all times, fully stocks examination offices with all required medical supplies.

Performs EKGs according to policy / best practice and expected service standards while always adhering to participants' rights.

Performs routine tests such as dipstick, blood finger stick glucose, and INR according to policy / best practice and expected service standards while always adhering to participants' rights.

At all times, provides services according to established safety procedures and infection control standards as per OSHA and CLHC Health Services policy and procedure and provides services with due regard for the health, safety, and well-being of the participant.

At all times, maintains strict confidentiality of any / all participant information.

Transports participants via wheelchair or accompanies ambulatory patients within the Pace Center to and from Diagnostic Treatment Center.

Transfers and offers assistance during transferring of participants into and out of wheelchairs, toilets, beds, and other equipment (e.g., Hoyer lift).

Assist participants requiring help with toileting and other ADL care.

Assist MD as requested, including translation and set up of equipment for examination and clean up when necessary.

Understands that they are responsible for seeking feedback, instruction, and / or additional education with regard to any / all aspects of their job responsibilities that are not clear.

Translate as needed.

Assists with customer issues and grievances in a timely, accurate, and courteous manner. This includes working with the other departments to resolve the source of the problem(s).

Assist with the coordination of follow-up visits and transportation for participants coming into and departing from the medical practice.

Provides coverage for the Front Desk Area as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Medical technician training.

Vision screening training.

Experience : At least one (1) year of venipuncture experience, preferably with

the elderly population. Must be computer literate.

License / Registration : Medical Assistant Certification (must be certified

Phlebotomist); EKG.

Other

Superior customer service skills, friendly, outgoing personality, tactful and courteous.

Must possess strong interpersonal / people skills.

Must embrace the role of a true 'care-taker'.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to use all equipment as dictated by the position.

Must have the ability to concentrate on moderate details and adapt to frequent interruptions and changes.

Must have the ability to attend to tasks lasting from 10-90 minutes.

Must be self-directed with the ability to work with or without supervision.

Must demonstrate the ability to establish a good rapport with participants and peers is essential.

Must possess a pleasant telephone manner.

Must be able to work weekends if required.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $27-$27 / hour

It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed / religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex / gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent's sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.