Medical Assistant / Technician Medical Surgical - Gastroenterology - Queens Medical Group

Medical Assistant / Technician Medical Surgical - Gastroenterology - Queens Medical Group - Full Time Days

A Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and clerical functions, in accordance with established policies and procedures, to assist the practitioners and management in daily office operations.

In this role, you will :

• Educate and prepare patients for gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, including reviewing preparation instructions, answering questions, and ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
• Observe the patient's condition, report abnormal conditions to the staff nurse, and record appropriate documentation in the patient's records.
• Measure and record patient height and weight, perform routine vision and hearing examinations, and take pulse and blood pressure readings.
• Draw blood from patients and / or perform finger sticks and obtain other specimens as physician or registered nurse requested.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures using aseptic principles in creating and maintaining a sterile field during procedures.
• Maintain stock items for examination and blood drawing rooms, forms used by clinical staff, etc.
• Performs clerical and secretarial work as needed. Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with institutional service excellence standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

This is a Full Time, Monday-Friday day shift position and overtime as needed. This position is based at our Fresh Meadows location and may require traveling to other locations.

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Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Salary Range : $30.65-$34.65 / Hourly

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.