Medical Assistant/Technician Medical Surgical - Multispecialty Practice - Queens Medical Group
About the role
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens is part of the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare network, one of the nation's most comprehensive academic healthcare systems and a leader in innovation. Our physicians include faculty from the world-renowned medical school, Weill Cornell Medicine, and are part of a network of outpatient practices and doctor's offices located throughout Queens.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients, visitors, and staff in a professional, courteous, and compassionate manner.
- Respond promptly to patient inquiries and direct concerns to the appropriate team members when necessary.
- Observe and report patient conditions to clinical staff and document relevant information in the medical record.
- Obtain and document vital signs, including height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Perform phlebotomy, and specimen collection as directed by Medical Providers.
- Absorb and assist with patient positioning, wound care, and dressing changes.
- Prepare, collect, label, and arrange the transport of laboratory specimens.
- Absorb and assist with patient transport and clinical workflow as needed.
- Maintain adequate supplies in examination rooms and clinical areas; notify appropriate personnel when inventory requires replenishment.
- Absorb and ensure examination rooms, equipment, and clinical areas are clean, safe, and compliant with infection control standards.
- Absorb and assist in the maintenance and cleaning of clinical equipment and report repair needs promptly.
- Absorb and assist with obtaining medication prior authorizations.
- Absorb and perform additional duties as assigned to support patient care and practice operations.
Requirements
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program.
- Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA-CMA, AMT-RMA).
- Minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant preferably in an outpatient setting.
- Bilingual Chinese preferred.
Preferred Criteria
- High School Diploma or GED.
- America Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required within 30 days of employment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Benefits
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
Pay
Salary Range $32.55-$39.06/Hourly
Schedule
This is a full‑time, Monday–Friday day shift position (9am -5pm). The role is primarily based at our Downtown Flushing location. This position may also require travel to additional sites as operational needs arise.
Qualifications
All roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
Company Information
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.