NYULMC Is Hiring A Medical Assistant

Join our dedicated team at Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a leading healthcare network committed to equity, inclusion, and exceptional patient care. We are seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant with proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin, who has graduated from an accredited program, to support our Brooklyn location on 7th Avenue.

Position: Medical Assistant – Bilingual in Spanish, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State and the second-largest in the nation. Our comprehensive facilities include primary care sites, school-based health centers, dental clinics, daycare centers, and specialized programs in behavioral health, HIV services, and community medicine.

Our core values emphasize inclusion, diversity, and excellence. We encourage talented individuals to join us and thrive in an environment that values your skills and ideas.

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Position Summary

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity to serve as a Medical Assistant in Brooklyn. The successful candidate will support healthcare providers and nursing staff in an ambulatory care setting, providing vital patient support in accordance with clinic policies.

This role requires onsite presence five days a week, including every Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness and respect for coworkers’ and patients’ cultural backgrounds 🌎
• Complete laboratory tests and specialty referral forms 💉
• Transport and accompany patients as needed 🚶‍♂️
• Monitor patients and alert nursing staff to urgent care needs ⚠️
• Retrieve lab and ancillary test results from the computer or reference laboratories 🖥️
• Complete patient forms, e.g., WIC 📝
• Check for completeness of encounter forms and prescriptions ✅
• Obtain vital signs, including height, weight, head and chest circumference 🩺
• Plot growth charts for pediatric patients 📊
• Perform simple dressings and provide translation services as necessary 🌡️🗣️
• Coordinate supply requests for the module/site 📦
• Perform EKG and audiovisual testing 🎧
• Set up and remove Holter monitors 🖥️
• Perform venous phlebotomyblood draws 💉
• Respond appropriately to patient emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure 🚑
• Document care and data collected ✍️
• Maintain a sensitive and supportive attitude towards patients and families ❤️
• Keep all service areas orderly and clean 🧹
• Reinforce health education to patients and families 📚
• Assist with clerical duties related to the area of assignment 🗃️
• Support other FHC departments as needed, based on leadership requests 🔄
• Attend staff meetings and maintain ongoing professional development 🎓

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 🎓
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program 🏥
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association ❤️

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of ambulatory care experience 🩺
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels 🗣️

Why Join Us?

At NYU Langone, our staff benefits go beyond standard offerings. We provide comprehensive support for your career growth, family, and financial security. Our holistic wellness program emphasizes physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive health.

Join us to experience a workplace that values your contributions and provides extensive resources to enhance your quality of life.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and are dedicated to equitable recruiting and employment practices.