Job Description

A health services network in New York City is activelyseeking a certified Medical Assistant to join one of their clinics in Brooklyn.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date:ASAP
• Assignment Length:Contract to permanent
• Schedule:Monday to Friday
• Hours:9am to 5pm (11am to 7pm during late nights)

Responsibilities:

• Assistthe provider during patient visit via obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pain scale, etc.) and documenting vital sign results and transcribing medication information into the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Obtainprior authorizations for prescriptions and durable medical equipment by checking and verifying or update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources
• Draftprescription requests in EMR and sends to provider for review, completion and processing
• Performs Phlebotomy services inclusive of collecting and processing blood, urine and stool specimens and use of a centrifuge for spinning bloods
• Orderlab supplies when necessary
• Maintainand stockexam and consult rooms with clinical supplies and clerical forms used by providers
• Assistproviders with procedures by preparing supplies and equipment and actas a chaperone, as needed
• Perform EKGs when ordered by provider
• Monitor and maintainrefrigerator temperature logs andHealth ENG expirations for medical equipment
• Perform other duties, as needed

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA)
• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant (MA) program
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Experience in an Ambulatory Care setting