Float Medical Associate, Required Bilingual Spanish/Graduate From An Accredited MA Program-Brooklyn NEW

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation’s largest dental residency program, and New York State’s largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Float Medical Associate, Required Bilingual Spanish/Graduate From An Accredited MA Program-Brooklyn.

In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Associate provides supportive services to the Health Care provider and nursing staff in the care of patients in the ambulatory care setting in accordance with the policies and procedures established by The Family Health Centers at NYU Langone.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physicals psychosocial, educational safety and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area.
• Completes all laboratory point-of-care testing and specialty referral forms related to the service.
• Transports and accompanies patients as needed.
• Observes and alerts the nursing staff of patients who appear in need of urgent care/immediate care.
• Retrieves laboratory and ancillary test results from the computer.
• Completes retrieves and/or prints patient forms i.e. CH 205 CIR.
• Checks for completeness of encounter forms and prescriptions.
• Obtains vital signs height, weights head and chest circumference as needed on all patients.
• Performs simple dressings.
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Coordinates module/site supply request as assigned.
• Performs venous phlebotomy.
• Responds appropriately to patient emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
• Documents data collected and care rendered.
• Demonstrates a sensitive and supportive attitude towards patients families and/or significant others.
• Epic: Schedules and registers patients for visits with their providers.
• Epic: Verifies insurance via Relay Health and other online insurance verification services.
• In the High School setting: Screens patients to determine eligibility for Family Planning Benefits (FPB). Completes applications for FPB Medicaid as necessary.
• Demonstrates EMT competency.
• Keeps all service areas orderly e.g. treatment exam and utility rooms.
• Reinforces health teaching to patients/families.
• Assist with clerical duties specific to area of assignment.
• Attends staff meetings and review/signs minutes of meetings not attended. Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers/patient’s cultural background.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalency required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained. Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years of ambulatory care experience preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $52,677.46 – $52,677.46 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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