Medical Assistant (Riverhead)

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to support our Riverhead location in Long Island, NY. A Medical Assistant helps patients and the clinical team at the designated health center in support of medical care as directed by the nursing and medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Center. This position performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards and additional jobs or duties assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Medical Assistant: Completes the rooming process and takes vital signs, vision, and/or hearing tests, records patient data in eCW (laboratory results, pain level, PEAS, PhQ, Smoke status, etc.), and documents reason for visit. Performs in-house labs, collects specimens for outside labs (e.g., Pap, cultures, etc.), and performs quality control in accordance with organizational protocols. Keeps clinical area stocked and in good order. Assures that all dated material is kept current and disposes of outdated supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all equipment and logs each time this service is performed. Performs basic clerical work in service area; answers phones in an appropriate manner, communicates problems/concerns to nurse, and handles telephone inquiries. Ensures all appropriate logs are maintained. Minimum Education Requirement:

High School diploma/GED with Medical Assistant Training Certificate

Preferred Education Requirement:

Associate's degree with Medical Assistant Training Certificate Minimum Related Work Experience:

0-1 year Preferred Specialized Skills & Knowledge:

Bilingual Spanish is preferred Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island. Job Type:

Full Time Pay:

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour Relation to Mission: The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Equal Employment Opportunity: Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference

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