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MEDICAL ASSISTANTJob DetailsJob LocationNew York, NY Position TypeFull Time Salary Range$24.00 - $29.00 Job ShiftDay DescriptionMedical Assistants assist Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians in providing all aspects of direct and indirect patient care. Poses strong verbal and written communication skills.
Escorting patients between procedure room and pre/post area.
Assists in the tracking, ordering and receiving of inventory supplies
Assists in completing procedural reports
Obtains a thorough Medical/Surgical History, Medications, Allergies, and Advanced Directives.
Correctly document all patient care activities in the patient medical record.
Obtains lab work as assigned
Promptly report any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
Assist patients with their basic needs, such as eating, drinking, dressing, bathing and personal hygiene.
Maintains close communication with RN/NP/Physicians and healthcare team members to understand the patient’s status and needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment completing multiple tasks.
Familiarity with medical terminology
Basic math skills
Ability to listen, comprehend, and process a variety of detailed information
Prepares supplies needed for the overall care of the patient
Can verbalizes signs/symptoms of physical, sexual, mental, medical, or emotional abuse
Assist Physicians and Nurses in educating patient and family on the nature of the care required and therapies being provided .
Other accountability as assigned
QualificationsHigh School Graduate Medical Assistant School Graduate Registered Medical Assistant issued by the state. Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support
