What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Primary Eye Care position at Charles B. Wang Community Health Center?
Full-Time Medical Assistant - Primary Eye Care
Reports To: Chief of Primary Eye Care
131-72 40th Road
Flushing, New York, 11354
United States
Responsibilities:
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Direct patient care and support
- Perform nursing tasks under the direction of the registered nurse or authorized health care providers
- Interview patients and records medical history, take vital signs, and prepare patients for medical visits
- Conduct health/risk screening using standardized tools
- Collect laboratory specimens as ordered
- Assist providers in procedures using sterile or aseptic techniques
- Promote patient self-management by providing patient education, appointment reminders and support in collaboration with the care team
- Facilitate communication for patients and health care providers by providing translation or interpretation as needed
- Complete accurate EMR documentation of patient information and services provided
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Effective teamwork, communication and collaboration as part of practice-wide care team
- Demonstrate curiosity and understanding of patient registration, administrative workflows and prior authorization processes
- Collaborate with the care team to conduct pre-visit planning and post-visit follow-up
- Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) projects and other related activities
- Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; and participating in team problem-solving
- Adapt to changes in practice operations, workflows and patient needs as they emerge
- Adaptable to varying work locations, as occasional coverage at Manhattan/Walker Street site may be required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and 2 years of work experience
- Associate's Degree preferred
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Work experience in the health care field preferred
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Medical Assistant Certification preferred
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Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required (Health Center will provide if needed)
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Bilingual in English/Mandarin-Chinese required
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Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Good problem solving skills and interested in learning all aspects of the practice
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: $40,000.00 - 46,000.00 per year
- Medical insurance
- Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
- Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and
- The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Salary : $40,000 - $46,000