Medical Assistant - Community Prevention and Treatment Services

Job TypeFull-timeDescription

Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community.

WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance, commuter benefits and more!

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

While demonstrating excellent customer service, teamwork, and flexibility, the Medical Assistant at Whitney Young Health assists the medical providers to provide maximum quality patient care. Maintains an efficient, effective means of patient flow within the medical units. Ensures optimum safe environment, and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA, NYSDOH) within exam areas.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Age Specific Criteria :

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to provide medical assistance to the age groups served (birth and above).
• Knowledge of normal growth and development.
• Knowledge of age-specific safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate in an age-specific manner; consider special needs related to age in services rendered; provide age-specific data to other care team members.
• Knowledge of age-specific anticipatory guidance.

Operation :

Data Collection / Documentation :

Implementation / Communication :

Miscellaneous

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduate from an accredited school in medical assisting; Three (3) years' experience working as a Medical Assistant in a physician / hospital setting may be substituted in lieu of graduation from an accredited school in medical assisting. Certified in BLS / CPR. Demonstrated excellence in customer service, as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

One to two years' experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician office setting. Basic computer keyboard knowledge. Flexibility to adjust to schedule changes. Knowledge of managed care requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Salary range : $18.65 - $22.39 hourly

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