MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Employee Benefits Fund

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Medical Assistants will prepare examination rooms, take patient vital signs, perform EKGs, and assist with routine tests. They will also manage patient records and communicate with patients and transportation companies.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to provide top-notch medical services. Key requirements include a high school diploma (preferred), prior experience in a healthcare setting, relevant formal training, a Medical Assistant Certificate, and a BLS Certificate. Soft skills such as communication and patient care are also important.

Job Description

Health Center Inc. (also known as The New York Hotel Trades Council and Hotel Association of NYC, Inc Employee Benefit Funds) is a NYC based healthcare organization with ambulatory care facilities staffed with a wide range of health professionals to provide extensive medical and diagnostic services. We offer Primary Care, Dental, Radiological, Vision, Mental Health, and other Specialist services within our facilities at no charge to our Union members, removing the financial roadblock that many people face when trying to obtain quality medical care. We are looking for Medical Assistants to help in our mission of providing top notch medical services to our Union members. It's an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to make an impact for under-represented communities, have access to world class benefits, and have a stable work schedule (No weekends and no overnights!) 

Please note this is for our Midtown (Manhattan) location.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Reviews patient schedule and makes sure the medical record is available.
  • Prepares examination room prior to the patient arriving.
  • Reviews the medical record for completeness, i.e., check for copies of ordered lab/test results if not on file, locates; inserts blank visit forms; lab slips; and other required visit forms.
  • Takes patient’s vital signs prior to being seen by physician.
  • Explains EKG/Holter monitor tests to patients when necessary.
  • Performs EKG’s and makes sure the test is reviewed, signed off by the physician and filed in the medical record.
  • Performs routine tests as directed by physician.
  • Answers phones, copies, files and faxes.
  • Answer routine patient questions.
  • Sterilize instruments as needed.
  • Makes referrals for tests in/out of the center as directed by the physician/nurse.
  • Communicates with transportation companies to pick up patients.
  • Escorts patients in the center.
  • Updates medical record when necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school graduate preferred.
  • Prior experience in a physician’s office or health care setting.
  • Prior relevant formal training
  • Medical Assistant Certificate
  • BLS Certificate

We offer a competitive salary including, but not limited to, the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and 12 paid Holidays)
  • 401(k) Plan with employer contribution
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Member’s Health Assistance Program
  • Pre-Paid Legal Services
  • Wellness Benefits

Employee Benefits Fund

The NYHTC & HANYC Employee Benefit Funds (the Funds) provides health, pension and other benefits to over 85,000 Union members, dependents and retirees of the New York City hotel industry. These benefits are funded almost entirely by industry employers and are offered nearly free of cost to our members. Members do not make contributions to the benefits provided through the Funds, nor do they face co-pays or deductibles for their health coverage (except for either a $0, $5 to $15 pharmacy co-pay for formulary drugs). Training, scholarships and legal services are also provided, as well as a voluntary 401(k) program which members may contribute to as a supplement to their pension. The Funds owns and operates Health and Dental Centers in Harlem, Midtown, Queens and Brooklyn as well as an Industry Training Center in Queens. Nearly 1,000 doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counselors, clerks and administrative staff are employed or contracted with in-house to provide these services to our members. Members’ benefits were established through a collective bargaining contract between the New York Hotel Trades Council (the “Union”) and the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc.
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