Medical Assistant/ Patient Escort

Responsibilities

• Support physicians and nurses in daily operations.
• Serve as a scribe to document patient reports.
• Welcome and guide patients through their visits.
• Record vital signs and collect lab samples.
• Gather and update medical and medication history.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and equipment is cleaned.
• Maintain a sterile and organized pre- and post-op environment.
• Aid patients with scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with physicians, staff, and management.
• Uphold professionalism in all patient and healthcare interactions.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorizations for office visits and ultrasounds.
• Handle incoming calls and schedule patient referrals.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Medical Assistant School Graduate
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient Escort Responsibilities

• Patient Transportation: Escort patients from nursing homes to vascular centers and back.
• Pre-Appointment Preparation: Visit nursing homes prior to appointment dates to ensure patients are prepped for procedures, including confirming that they haven't eaten and that all necessary paperwork is completed.
• Coordination: Arrange and confirm transportation logistics for patients.
• Aid patients with mobility and ensure their comfort during transport and at appointments.
• Communication: Act as a liaison between nursing home staff, patients, and vascular center staff to ensure smooth coordination.

Bilingual Preferred

Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)

Availability

• Full Time
• Flexible hours depending on patient appointments and needs.
• No weekends.

Location

Travel required between Nursing Homes and vascular centers located at 505 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029