Medical Assistant II/ Podiatry

Community Healthcare Network is seeking for a Full-Time Medical Assistant II/ Podiatry. This position is an integral member of the health care team at different centers, which provides support to the Podiatrist, nursing staff and health providers in addressing the health care needs of our patients and assists in providing continuity and quality of care to our patients.

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs/assists in numerous procedures including vital signs (BP, HR, RR, T, HT, & WT), EKG, BMI, vision tests, specimen collections, and venipucture when necessary.

• Provides/assists appropriate medical triage of patients. (Including rooming of patients, and preparing patient for exam)

• Stocks examination rooms with supplies on a daily basis and as needed.

• Assists providers with procedures and routine examinations in the examination rooms.

• Records pertinent medical information in the medical records.

• Assists nurses in preparing, completing, and maintaining medical records and reports.

• Performs routine clinical administrative operations including photocopying charts, updating prenatal log book, follow-up on abnormal labs and referrals, calling patients when necessary, mailing letters to patients, and faxing referrals to central office.

• Assists nurses in checking emergency box and refrigerator temperatures.

• Assists nurses with ordering medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed.

• Performs venipuncture as necessary.

• Provides health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling.

• Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.

CURRENT SCHEDULE:

Monday: Harlem Health Center

Tuesday: Washington Heights Health Center

Wednesday: South Bronx Health Center

Thursday: Lower East Side Health Center

Friday: Tremont Health Center and if able, East New York HUB

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Two (2) years of prior Medical Assistant experience required.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Current Medical Assistant Certificate from a New York State Licensed School.

• Current CPR Certificate or acceptance for a CPR training course within six (6) months of employment.