Medical Assistant - Full-Time, NYC Clinic (Bilingual Friendly)

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. MEDICAL ASSISTANTNursing Full Time Clinical Manhattan, New York, NY, US 1 Attachments30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1680

Assists in the clinical care of patients includingo Doing biopsies, paps, HRAo Phlebotomy, collection and processing of laboratory specimenso Vital sign collection, EKGs, Peak flowo Point of care testing: urine dipstick, fingerstick glucose, Rapid HIVGathers medical information and reports to provider Interfaces with laboratories when necessary for patient care Ensures that lab results are available at the time of the visit Consults with medical providers at the beginning of each session/and or at a daily meeting to ensure optimum patientflow Informs providers when there are medication renewals; executes provider's orders; Makes referrals for patients Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to help determine policies affecting clinical care Assists practitioners in the monitoring and maintaining of standards of care Performs routine clinical administrative operations including follow-up on abnormal labs, referrals, calling patients, mailing letters, and faxingQI/QAParticipates in Quality Improvement activities Maintains clinical competence through participation in appropriate learning experiences ComplianceCompliance with Infection Control policies and procedures Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy Maintenance of Clinic Equipment and Supplies Operates and maintains autoclave Monitors the expiration of medical and laboratory supplies Monitors the temperature of vaccine and specimen refrigerators and freezers and takes appropriate actions duringabnormal occurrences- e.g. abnormal temperature or electrical failure. Maintains temperature logs. Stocks examination rooms with supplies on a daily basis as needed

At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 12 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.