Full Time - Medical Assistant - Wyandanch

Full Time

• Medical Assistant
• Wyandanch 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 1556 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798 $20
• $23 an hour
• Full-time Sun River Health 401 reviews $20
• $23 an hour

• Full-time Sign On Bonus:

  $1500 for Eligible External Applicants
• Terms and Conditions Apply Position Summary Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to support our Wyandanch, NY location. A Medical Assistant helps patients and the clinical team at designated health center in support of medical care as directed by the nursing and medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Center. This position performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards and additional jobs or duties assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a

Medical Assistant:

Completes the rooming process and takes vital signs, vision, and/or hearing tests, record patient data in eCW, (laboratory results, pain level, PEAS, PhQ, Smoke status, etc.) Document reason for visit. Perform in-house labs, collect specimens for out-side labs (ex. Pap, cultures, etc) perform quality control in accordance with organizational protocols. Keeps clinical area stocked and in good order. Assures that all dated material is kept current and disposes of outdated supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all equipment and logs each time this service is performed. Perform basic clerical work in service area; answer phones in appropriate manner, communicate problems/concerns to nurse; handle telephone inquires Ensures all appropriate logs are maintained.

Essential Job Qualifications Minimum Education Requirement:

High School diploma/ GED with

Medical Assistant Training Certificate Preferred Education Requirement:

Associate's degree with

Medical Assistant Training Certificate Minimum Related Work Experience:

0-1 year

Preferred Specialized Skills & Knowledge:

Bilingual Spanish is preferred About Sun River Health Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavioral and social support services in New York City. This merger allowed us to enhance our services and continue our mission under the unified name of Sun River Health.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $23.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Free parking Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Wellness program Application Question(s): The salary range for this position is $20-23/hour, please indicate your desired hourly rate.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Required) Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location:

In person