Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
About the role
Position Summary We are seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish) to join our Pediatrics Division at El Nuevo San Juan (ENSJ).
About Urban Health Plan At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
Responsibilities
- Prepares examination rooms, stocks inventory, and prepares patient for providers.
- Engages in patient template management.
- Obtains vital signs, chief complaint, and medical history and accurately records in medical records.
- Assists providers during all aspects of exams, treatments, and ambulatory procedures
- Registers and verifies patient demographics.
- Provides front-desk support as needed.
- Maintains room logs.
- Prepares pediatrics forms for provider completion.
- Schedules appointments and recalls patients for required services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Medical Assistant Certificate or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
- 0-2 years of related experience in the healthcare sector.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
Qualifications
- Flexible work schedule
- Proficiency with computers and software.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-volume environment.
- Kindness, compassion, and patient-centered work ethic.
Pay
Starting Compensation: Minimum: $23.00/hour ; Maximum: $23.00/hour
Benefits
- Fully funded Health Insurance for you/73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental, Vision, and prescription Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
- Entertainment Discount Programs
- Employee Assistant Programs
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan
- $50,000 term life Insurance
Schedule
Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule: Onsite in the Bronx, NY. Monday through Friday 9am-6pm with alternating Saturday shifts with a day off during the week.