Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) Medical Assistant at Vocational Instruction Project

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Electrocardiograms, Vital signs recording, Data entry, Spanish fluency, Insurance verification, Patient documentation, Windows computer systems, Written communication, Oral communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description VIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to individuals with histories of chemical dependency. Our client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency. TITLE: Medical Assistant REPORTS TO: Clinic Administrator ABOUT THE ROLE: Provides assistance to the Physician and Physician Assistants during physical examinations and provide support to the clinic operations to ensure clients receive optimum quality care and services. SALARY: $40,000 Yearly RESPONSIBILITIES: Take and record vital signs as assigned or directed. Perform phlebotomy in accordance with procedure. Conduct electrocardiograms as indicated or assigned. Maintain departmental supplies. Assist the medical providers during examinations. Perform data entry as assigned. Assist in the data entry of status information into the ECW, and AIRS, system. Scan all labs, and all patient documents into patients ECW account daily Check client insurance status on a daily basis and update insurance status in ECW. QUALIFICATIONS: Current NYS Medical Assistant Certificate Minimum one (1) year experience in a health care setting. Minimum one (1) year experience with third party payers and managed care organizations. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with all populations served. Ability to speak read and write the English language. Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish preferred. Effective data entry skills. Demonstrated proficient and knowledge of Windows computer systems and programs. Perks Working for VIP: Dress down Fridays Discount on gym membership Tuition reduction rate on continuing education Annual holiday party Annual staff picnic Medical/ Dental/ 403(B) Transit discount for parking and MTA VIP Community Services provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Why Work Here? Founded in 1974 to fill the need for vital social services in The Bronx, VIP plays a key role in sustaining life in the community. VIP has long recognized that for treatment to be successful long term, the drug lifestyle has to be replaced with positive elements — education, health care, mental health care, job training, life skills and work opportunities. VIP’s diverse treatment programs were — and remain – integrated. VIP is dedicated to empowering its clients with the tools they need to become self-sufficient. PM20 Requirements Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM SPANISH Speaking Some traveling involved within VIP Community Services Shelters (Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn).

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians and physician assistants during physical examinations. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, performing phlebotomy and EKGs, and managing patient data within the ECW and AIRS systems.