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Medical Assistant - Primary Eye Care

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, New York, NY, United States


Full-Time Medical Assistant - Primary Eye Care
Reports To: Chief of Primary Eye Care
131-72 40th Road
Flushing, New York, 11354
United States

Responsibilities

Direct patient care and support

Perform nursing tasks under the direction of the registered nurse or authorized health care providers

Interview patients and records medical history, take vital signs, and prepare patients for medical visits

Conduct health/risk screening using standardized tools

Collect laboratory specimens as ordered

Assist providers in procedures using sterile or aseptic techniques

Promote patient self-management by providing patient education, appointment reminders and support in collaboration with the care team

Facilitate communication for patients and health care providers by providing translation or interpretation as needed

Complete accurate EMR documentation of patient information and services provided

Effective teamwork, communication and collaboration as part of practice-wide care team

Demonstrate curiosity and understanding of patient registration, administrative workflows and prior authorization processes

Collaborate with the care team to conduct pre-visit planning and post-visit follow-up

Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) projects and other related activities

Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; and participating in team problem-solving

Adapt to changes in practice operations, workflows and patient needs as they emerge

Adaptable to varying work locations, as occasional coverage at Manhattan/Walker Street site may be required

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and 2 years of work experience

Associate's Degree preferred

Work experience in the health care field preferred

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required (Health Center will provide if needed)

Bilingual in English/Mandarin-Chinese required

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

Good problem solving skills and interested in learning all aspects of the practice

Compensation And Benefits

Salary: $40,000.00 - 46,000.00 per year

Medical insurance

Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care

Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

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