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Medical Assistant - NYU Langone Ambulatory Care - Commack

Veterans Staffing, Commack, New York, United States, 11725

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Medical Assistant - NYU Langone Ambulatory Care - Commack

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant - NYU Langone Ambulatory Care - Commack. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting physicians and/or Advanced Care Practitioners and nurses in providing patient care. This role is responsible for validating patient identifiers, preparing patients and rooms for examination, measuring and recording vital signs, drawing blood, and collecting other lab samples. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for administrative tasks, such as, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and performing data entry. Job Responsibilities: Escorts patients to exam rooms Cleans and stocks exam rooms Measures and records patient vital signs Obtains and processes blood samples as per NYULH policy Supports quality initiatives Promotes a positive patient experience Communicates effectively with providers and administrative staff Answers phone calls Reviews and respond to inbasket messages Follows up on Rx refill requests Assists physician with patient intake & transcribing visit into EPIC Performs other duties as needed Clinical & Administrative Responsibilities: Completes necessary intake which includes obtaining patient vital signs and other tests within defined scope of practice as needed Follows guidelines for validating patient medical record Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned per infection control standards after each patient Communicates the functionality and purpose of MyChart to patients during intake Ensures the appropriate translation services or equipment is in place prior to the start of visit Assists with blood/specimen collection and ensures proper handling and processing of patient specimens as as per organizational policy & procedure Performs Point of Care testing such as: EKG, Glucose Testing, and Pregnancy Test, Urinalysis, following organizational policy & procedure, and with documentation of any required competency in place Preps the appropriate patient encounter ensuring that all relevant information for visit is up-to-date including bloodwork, radiology images, medications, and past medical history Works with clinical team to ensure logbooks related to equipment, specimen collection and other clinical safety measures are followed per FGP standards Supports best practice workflows for MIPS by updating medical records with patient vital signs and Histories (Immunization, Medical & Surgical) Maintains patient privacy as it relates to HIPPA standards Handles appropriate patient calls and documents outcome of all patient communications as needed Assists with inbasket message management including any necessary tasks related to patient medical advice requests as per best practices Utilizes EPIC functionality to review and update patient records as well as maintain communication with peers and supervisors related to patient care Assists physicians with procedure and/or set-up according to the specialty where necessary Stocks exam/treatment rooms and/or supply closets with medical supplies, linen and medical equipment as needed Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use Supports FGP Clinical Quality Management Reviews appropriate downtime procedures Completes annual competencies Partners with administrative and clinical personnel to complete prior authorization, medication refills and referrals related to patient continuity of care Assists with prescription refill request Accompanies physician into exam room and transcribes history List all proper diagnoses Documents patient orders Performs other duties as assigned Patient Experience and Access: Serves as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador Drives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter Greets patients warmly Works collaboratively with colleagues Proactively anticipates patient needs Shares ideas or any observed areas of opportunity Partners with Patient Access Center Takes a proactive approach Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution Working knowledge of English Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently Ability to thrive in a team work environment Preferred Qualifications: MA experience EKG, phlebotomy and venipuncture experience NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $52,692.00 - $55,616.08 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.