Medical Assistant

Position: Medical Assistant (Korean or Mandarin)
Shift: Days-(5x8)
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM/8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekly Hours: 40 Hrs
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Pay Range: $ 20/hr to $23/hr
Location: Flushing, NY 11355

Responsibilities:

· Assist with patient care tasks, such as taking blood samples (venipuncture), performing EKGs, checking patient schedules, organizing patient flow, and escorting patients to exam rooms.

· Help patients with walking, transferring, and dressing, and assist in collecting specimens or conducting point-of-care testing.

· Prepare patients for exams and assist physicians during procedures.

· Take vital signs and provide instructions to patients and families.

· Answer calls and provide necessary information.

Requirements:

· Ability to communicate effectively with patients, especially those from different backgrounds.

· Strong phone etiquette and interpersonal skills.

· Basic knowledge of medical terms and HIPAA guidelines.

· Proficient in using the EMR system (preferred but not required).

· Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment.

Education:

· High School Diploma or GED, with completion of an approved Medical Assistant program.

· BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.

· A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is preferred.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.