Certified Medical Assistant Queens, NY

Company overview: Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a ‘population health’ model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary & specialty offices, urgent care centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for home bound patients; all clinical services are also offered via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care through care coordination, complex care management and helping address health-related social needs.

Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary focus in the Bronx. Staffed by over 300 primary and specialty care physicians and advanced clinicians, Essen Health Care is one of the largest, most comprehensive private medical groups in New York City. Essen maintains a Clinical Information Services team that maintains our enterprise-wide electronic medical record system, data repository, clinical analytics and population health capabilities. Our Community Services teams creates and sustains relationship with community organizations and agencies and health plans.

Essen is dedicated to ensuring the quality of care for all patients and has been designated ‘Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home’ by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Essen has won awards for its patient care innovations and recently launched Intention Health Ventures to develop and commercialize our technology innovations.

Position title: Certified Medical Assistant

Summary: The Medical Assistant (MA) is key in assisting the physician with basic patient care and medical procedures. They perform patient services as requested which may include but is not limited to phlebotomy, obtaining EKG’s, collecting and processing specimens, applying bandages/splints as well as perform patient vital signs and other care as needed.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Manage and maintain sterilization processes for all equipment being used while adhering to company policies and protocols
• Conduct patient triage to assess and prioritize medical needs.
• Gather relevant information to assist healthcare providers in delivering optimal care.
• Support healthcare providers during in-house procedures such as EKG and PFT.
• Ensure a sterile and organized environment for medical examinations.
• Guide patients through the process of Primary Care Physician (PCP) conversions.
• Provide information, answer queries, and facilitate a smooth transition.
• Perform sterilization and autoclaving of medical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain adherence to infection control protocols.
• Track inventory levels of medical supplies.
• Place orders and maintain sufficient stock to support daily operations.
• Document the usage of medical items and supplies accurately.
• Maintain detailed and organized records for reference.
• Update logbooks regularly to reflect accurate information on supplies, procedures, and equipment usage.
• Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant or Associate degree in Medical Assistant
• CPR Certification (Urgent Care)
• Internship experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Familiarity with eCW is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Competency in conducting triage, assisting with medical procedures, and performing sterilization and autoclaving.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare providers.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage supplies, documentation, and logbook updates.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurate documentation and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals in a dynamic medical office setting.
• Flexibility to handle diverse responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities.

$16.00-$18.00 an hour

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Essen Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who
desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population