Medical Assistant

MISSION STATEMENT:

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent. Full time and part time available.

POSTION OVERVIEW: 

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a range of administrative/clerical and a variety of clinical tasks at the medical clinic located at Casa Promesa.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                                                                                      

• Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
• Maintains medical supplies inventory and performs preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Must conduct patient care by conducting swabbing for COVID-19, Influenza, or other viruses/bacteria for patients and staff as directed by the Medical Director or Assistant Vice President.
• Must take and record vital signs for all patients as directed by the Medical Director. 
• Must organize Lab Requisitions and organize pickup and delivery to the lab from the facility for DOH compliance.
• Must ensure the lab and clinic are clean and clear of clutter. Must maintain the highest of infection control standards. 
• Preparing the examination rooms for patient assessment, clinical procedures and assistant practitioners with patient care.
• Monitoring and documenting patient’s signs and symptoms for clinicians review during clinical evaluation. 
• Must organize and restock the PPE Stations in the Clinic and in the Lobby every day.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
• Saves doctors’ time by helping with office procedures which may include filing, preparing documents, filling the copier/scanner with paper, emailing on behalf of Medical Director, confirming insurance, preauthorization, etc.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential.
• Counsels’ patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about any treatment plans.
• Schedules appointments by making arrangements with the Medical office/Center; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts and pre-admission and consent forms.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties assigned by Medical Director or Assistant Vice President. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess active certification as a Medical Assistant (approved certification body).
• 0-3
• Current CPR (BLS)/AED
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English Preferred.
• Must be proficient in MS WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT
• Must be proficient with Email Systems and Electronic Health Records
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Must be able to lift, move, push, and pull up to 30 lbs.
• Must be trained in Resident Rights, Substance Abuse, Elder/Patient Abuse, and Advanced Directives within 90 days of training. 

WHY JOIN US?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.