Medical Assistant, (Bi-lingual Spanish) - Pediatric Center - Hempstead

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant - Pediatric Center - Hempstead. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks; provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Assists in escorting patients.
• Obtain vital signs, weights, and Electrocardiograms (EKG) when needed.
• Aid in blood collection phlebotomy as needed.
• Ensure chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for physician when the physician sees the patient.
• Aids physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams).
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient.
• Aid in light housekeeping duties which include spills.
• Aid patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort.
• Assure completion of patient charges as per policy.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use.
• Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments.
• Aid in obtaining prescription renewals as needed.
• Stock exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
• Aid in training of new Medical Assistants.
• May perform administrative responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program OR 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Knowledge of EPIC Ambulatory
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Benefits and Wellness Package

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that includes:

• Financial security benefits
• A generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

Pay Information

The salary range for the role is $61,692.75 - $61,692.75 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. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.