Medical Assistant Position Available In New York, New York

Medical Assistant City Care Family Practice 461 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 City Care Family Practice is currently seeking Medical Assistants to join our care team of three Family Care doctors located in the heart of mid-town Manhattan, Foreign Medical Graduates are encouraged to apply. Foreign Medical Graduates… Why should you work with us? Our unique office setting and atmosphere are a perfect transition for FMGs. “I did well on the tests, but don’t have experience in the US medical world….” Is this your concern? Well, we have been training and helping many FMGs to achieve their goals. That is why you should consider working with us. Experience and learn all about US medical systems and medical office operations. You will closely observe patient care provided by our physicians, learn how US insurance systems operate, and interact administratively with real patients. Depending on your ability, you may obtain skills in billing & coding, HR administration, and office management. These are essential to success as a physician, especially if you are planning to have your own office in the future. City Care Family Practice proudly offers excellent career opportunities, and support that will allow you to grow in your career.

Duties AND Responsibilities:

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist provider with exams and minor procedures.
• Perform basic lab tests and EKGs.
• Prepare immunizations.
• Ordering medical supplies.
• Triage of patient phone calls as needed.
• Assist with care management of chronic diseases.
• Assist with Quality Improvement projects.
• Regular communication with providers regarding patient care both verbally and through the EMR.
• File paperwork and reports in patient charts in EMR, ensuring they are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Data enters results of diagnostic imaging and lab work in the patient record to ensure compliance with HIPAA.
• Data enters patients paper immunization records into EMR.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings.
• Maintains respectful, courteous, and appropriate communication and people skills with all staff members, volunteers, and patients.
• Supports patient care activities by managing time effectively, utilizing resources appropriately, and exemplifying excellence in attention to detail.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EMR experience a plus Mature individual with a good sense of emotional intelligence and situational awareness Ability to work through interruptions, manage multiple priorities and manage stressful situations. Foreign Medical Graduates only

• US. Work permit
• Fluent in English
• eClinicalWorks/ EMR experience a plus
• USMLE (ECFMG) Step 1 and Step 2 completed, or completed Step 1 and finished studying for Step 2
• Commute must be within 1 hr. using public transportation (We require perfect attendance and punctuality)
• Opportunity available for long term commitment

Education Required:

Associate degree or successful completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited program or school preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting and/or moving up to twenty-five pounds. Frequent sitting. Manual dexterity. Ability to communicate by speaking and hearing in person or on the phone.

Medical specialties:

Family Medicine Schedule:

5 days x 8 hours/ day 8-hour shift Day shift

Some Saturdays Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Travel reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Application Question(s): Are you available to work early (830a – 5p) and late (11a-730p) shifts? Are you available to work on some Saturdays? Do you speak any other languages besides English?

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Medical Assistant:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

New York, NY 10016 (Required)

Work Location:

In person