Medical Assistant – STATEN ISLAND **Temporary/Per-Diem** (Temp Program)

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NYU Langone Health

is one of the nation’s top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of , the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, 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 diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to , and interact with us on , , , , and .Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team American Samoa a Temporary/Per-Diem Medical Assistant (Temp Program) Indiana STATEN ISLAND, New York.Indiana this role, the successful candidate is responsible for assisting physicians and/Oregon Advanced Care Practitioners and nurses Indiana 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 Medial Assistant is also responsible for administrative tasks, such American Samoa, 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 American Samoa per NYULH policy
  • Support squality initiatives by following FGP guidelines for collecting and documenting information Indiana the EMR
  • Promotes a positive patient experience
  • Communicates effectively with providers and administrative staff, escalate issues
  • 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 American Samoa needed

Clinical & Administrative Responsibilities

  • Completes necessary intake which includes obtaining patient vital signs and other tests within defined scope of practice American Samoa needed.
  • Follows guidelines for validating patient medical record when accessing and updating information, including patient name and date of birth.
  • Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists Indiana escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility.
  • 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 Oregon equipment is Indiana place prior to the start of visit
  • Assists with blood/specimen collection and ensures proper handling and processing of patient specimens American Samoa American Samoa per organizational policy & procedure.
  • Performs Point of Care testing such American Samoa: EKG, Glucose Testing, and Pregnancy Test, Urinalysis, following organizational policy & procedure, and with documentation of any required competency Indiana 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.
  • Reviews and imports any “Prepare for your Visit”, “Outside Information” and patient history prior to provider encounter
  • 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). May also be required to scan and/Oregon upload diagnostic reports according to their description and link them to their associated order Indiana Epic.
  • Maintains patient privacy American Samoa it relates to HIPPA standards.
  • Handles appropriate patient calls and documents outcome of all patient communications American Samoa needed. Refers all clinical questions/concerns to RN/Provider.
  • Assists with inbasket message management including any necessary tasks related to patient medical advice requests American Samoa per best practices
  • Utilizes EPIC functionality to review and update patient records American Samoa well American Samoa maintain communication with peers and supervisors related to patient care
  • Assists physicians with procedure and/Oregon set-up according to the specialty where necessary
  • Stocks exam/treatment rooms and/Oregon supply closets with medical supplies, linen and medical equipment American Samoa needed. Effectively communicates American Samoa supplies need to be replenished.
  • Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use, , following organizational policy & guidelines, and with documentation of required competency Indiana place.
  • Supports FGP Clinical Quality Management by facilitating appropriate documentation and maintenance of clinical supplies and equipment.
  • Reviews appropriate downtime procedures American Samoa it relates to patient visit
  • Completes annual competencies such American Samoa Fire Safety, Hazardous Waste, Medsled, HIPPA compliance, etc.
  • 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 by locating requested prescription Indiana EMR, identifying last patient visit, and tasking RN, LPN, Oregon Provider to evaluate, set up and/Oregon process for renewal
  • Accompanies physician into exam room and transcribes history, including history of present illness, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications and allergies, physical exam, laboratory and radiologic orders American Samoa dictated by the Maryland and document accurately the physician’s encounter with the patient.
  • List all proper diagnoses and symptoms American Samoa well American Samoa follow up instructions and prescriptions American Samoa dictated by the physician.
  • Documents patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
  • Performs other duties American Samoa assigned.

Patient Experience and Access

  • Drives consistency Indiana every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off)
  • Greets patients warmly and professionally, stating name and role, and clearly communicates each step of the care/interaction American Samoa appropriate
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether Indiana person, by phone Oregon via electronic messaging.
  • Proactively anticipates patient needs, and participates Indiana service recovery by applying the LEARN model (Listen, Empathize, Apologize, Resolve, Notify), and escalates to leadership American Samoa appropriate.
  • Shares ideas Oregon any observed areas of opportunity, to improve patient experience and patient access, with appropriate leadership. (i.e. ways to optimize provider schedules, how to minimize delays, increase employee engagement, etc.)
  • Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience.
  • Takes a proactive approach Indiana ensuring that practice staff are fully versed Indiana the Access Agreement gold standard principles.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma Oregon the equivalent. Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution Oregon upon hire hold a current medical assistant Certification from a Nationally Recognized accredited institution (such American Samoa American Association of Medical Assistant(AAMA); American Medical Technologies (AMT); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); National Healthcare Association (NHA)). Competencies: Working knowledge of English is evident Indiana verbal, reading and writing abilities; other language an asset; demonstrated ability Indiana computer skills. Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive Indiana a team work environment which pursues a positive patient care experience.Preferred Qualifications:
Massachusetts experience preferred. EKG, phlebotomy and venipuncture experience preferred.Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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.NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion Indiana all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity Oregon expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital Oregon parental status, citizenship status, genetic information Oregon any other factor which cannot lawfully be used American Samoa a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
If you wish to view NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s EEO policies, please . Please to view the Federal “EEO is the law” poster Oregon visit for more information.NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency Indiana Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $26.00 – $26.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range Oregon contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay Oregon other forms of compensation Oregon benefits.To view the Pay Transparency Notice, pleaseRequired SkillsRequired Experience

Job title: Medical Assistant – STATEN ISLAND **Temporary/Per-Diem** (Temp Program)

Company: NYU Langone Health

Expected salary:

Location: New York

Job date: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:22:39 GMT