Medical Assistant/technician Medical Surgical - Cardiology/heart Failure Services - Queens Medical Group - Full Time Days

Medical Assistant/Technician Medical Surgical - Cardiology/Heart Failure Services - Queens Medical Group - Full Time Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens is part of the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare network, one of the nation's most comprehensive academic healthcare systems and a leader in innovation. Our physicians include faculty from the world-renowned medical school, Weill Cornell Medicine, and are part of a network of outpatient practices and doctor's offices located throughout Queens.

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:

• Assure the patient is properly prepared for the visit to maintain timely patient flow
• 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 (9AM - 5PM) and overtime as needed. Required to go to other Queens Medical Group Locations as needed.

Preferred Criteria:

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant preferably in a cardiology practice.

Required Criteria:

• High School Diploma or GED
• America Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required within 30 days of employment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

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.