New York Health
Why Join Our Team? At New York Health (NYH), we are revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to personalized care, NYH is setting a new standard for healthcare in our communities.Join us and become a part of our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.Job Description:Medical Assistant - Float (Urology Practice)Location: Forest Hills, Hewlett, and Massapequa, NYHours/Days: 5/8.5 Hour Shifts M-F; Between the hours of 7-7Organization: New York Health (NYH)Why Join Our Team? New York Health (NYH) is revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With advanced facilities and a commitment to personalized healthcare, NYH is raising the standard for patient care in our communities. Join us in our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys. Key Responsibilities Patient Care: Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information is recorded, including vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns.Venipuncture & Specimen Collection: Perform blood draws, urine dipsticks, stool collection, and rapid tests such as Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV, ensuring proper labeling and handling of all specimens.Diagnostic Testing: Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing, and assist in other diagnostic procedures under the direct supervision of a Physician or APP.Clinical Assistance: Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits and procedures, and assist providers during physical exams and in-office treatments.Instrument Sterilization: Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety and infection control.Laboratory Support: Operate and maintain lab equipment such as CBC analyzers and urinalysis machines; prepare, process, and store specimens appropriately (room temp, refrigerated, or frozen).Quality Control: Run and document various lab tests including glucose monitoring, PT/INR, urine pregnancy, and fecal occult blood; conduct and troubleshoot quality control procedures and report critical values.Electronic Documentation: Utilize Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter, verify, and manage lab orders and clinical data.Reference Lab Coordination: Package and send out specimens to external labs such as Labcorp and Quest, ensuring proper documentation and munication & Teamwork: Maintain professional communication with providers, staff, and patients, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.Multi-Site Flexibility: Adapt to workflow changes and provide support across multiple NYH locations as needed.Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalentValid Medical Assistant CertificationCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationAt least 1 year of relevant experience in outpatient care or lab settingsProficient in EMR/LIS systems (e.g., LABDAQ)Reliable transportation to travel between NYH locationsBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredStrong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentWhat We Offer Salary: Starting at $22/hour (based on experience)Benefits from Day One: Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability401(k) Plan with Company ContributionsGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Paid Holidays (2 Floating)Opportunities for Growth & AdvancementA culture of innovation, support, and excellence in careApply Today! Join us at NYH, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.Visit us: Follow us: NYH on Facebook New York Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.