NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The medical center is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Medical Center's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. 

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant.

In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Assistant performs supportive services to the health care provider and nursing staff in the care of patients in the ambulatory care setting in accordance with the policies and procedures established by NYU Langone.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes all laboratory ancillary testing and specialty referral forms related to the service
• Transports and accompanies patients as needed
• Observes and alerts the nursing staff of patients who appear in need of urgent care
• Retrieves laboratory and ancillary test results from the computer or contact the reference laboratory
• Completes patient forms i.e. WIC
• Checks for completeness of encounter forms and prescriptions.
• Obtains vital signs height weights head and chest circumference as needed on all patients
• Plot growth charts for pediatric patients
• Performs simple dressings
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Coordinates module/site supply request as assigned
• Performs EKG audiovisual testing
• Hooks up and removes Holter monitors
• Performs venous phlebotomy
• Responds appropriately to patient emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure
• Documents data collected and care rendered
• Demonstrates a sensitive and supportive attitude towards patients families and/or significant others
• Keeps all service areas orderly e.g. treatment exam and utility rooms
• Reinforces health teaching to patients/families
• Assist with clerical duties specific to area of assignment
• Attends staff meetings and review/signs minutes of meetings not attended. Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers/patient's cultural background

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalency required
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
1-2 years of ambulatory care experience preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn 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 Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in 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 or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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