Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
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For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Position Summary:Location: Monday:9413 Flatlands Ave Brooklyn, NY 11236; Tuesday - Friday: 1630 East 14 th Street Brooklyn, NY 11229Hours: Monday - Friday, requires full availabilityWe have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Faculty Group Practice Medical Assistant.In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians and/or Advanced Care Practitioners and nurses in providing patient care This role is responsible for validating patient identifiers preparing patients and rooms for examination measuring and recording vital signs drawing blood, and collecting other lab samples The Medical Assistant is also responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments answering phone calls and performing data entry.Job Responsibilities:Escorts patients to exam roomsCleans and stocks exam roomsMeasures and records patient vital signsObtains and processes blood samples as per NYULH policySupport quality initiatives by following FGP guidelines for collecting and documenting information in the EMRPromotes a positive patient experienceCommunicate effectively with providers and administrative staff to escalate issuesAnswers phone callsReviews and responds to inbasket messagesFollows up on Rx refill requestsAssists physician with patient intake & transcribing visits into EPICPerforms other duties as neededClinical & Administrative Responsibilities:Completes necessary intake which includes obtaining patient vital signs and other tests within the defined scope of practice as needed nbsp; nbsp;Follows guidelines for validating patient medical record when accessing and updating information including patient name and date of birth nbsp;Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facilityEnsures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned per infection control standards after each patient nbsp;Communicates the functionality and purpose of MyChart to patients during intakeEnsures the appropriate translation services or equipment is in place prior to the start of visit nbsp;Assists with blood/specimen collection and ensures proper handling and processing of patient specimens as per organizational policy amp; procedure nbsp;Performs Point of Care testing such as EKG Glucose Testing and Pregnancy Test Urinalysis following organizational policy amp; procedure and with documentation of any required competency in place.Preps the appropriate patient encounter ensuring that all relevant information for visit is up to date including bloodwork radiology images medications and past medical history nbsp;Reviews and imports any: Prepare for your Visit Outside Information and patient history prior to provider encounter.Works with the clinical team to ensure logbooks related to equipment specimen collection and other clinical safety measures are followed per FGP standardsSupports best practice workflows for MIPS by updating medical records with patient vital signs and Histories of Immunization Medical & SurgicalMay also be required to scan and/or upload diagnostic reports according to their description and link them to their associated order in EpicMaintains patient privacy as it relates to HIPPA standardsHandles appropriate patient calls and documents the outcome of all patient communications as needed Refers all clinical questions/concerns to RN/ProviderAssists with inbasket message management including any necessary tasks related to patient medical advice requests as per best practicesUtilizes EPIC functionality to review and update patient records as well as maintain communication with peers and supervisors related to patient careAssists physicians with procedure and/or set up according to the specialty where necessary nbsp;Stocks exam/treatment rooms and/or supply closets with medical supplies linen and medical equipment as needed Effectively communicates as supplies need to be replenishedCleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use following organizational policy amp; guidelines and with documentation of required competency in placeSupports FGP Clinical Quality Management by facilitating appropriate documentation and maintenance of clinical supplies and equipmentReview appropriate downtime procedures as they relate to patient visitsCompletes annual competencies such as Fire Safety Hazardous Waste Medsled HIPPA compliance etc nbsp;Partners with administrative and clinical personnel to complete prior authorization medication refills and referrals related to patient continuity of careAssists with prescription refill request by locating requested prescription in EMR identifying last patient visit and tasking RN LPN or Provider to evaluate set up and/or process for renewalAccompanies physician into exam room and transcribes history including history of present illness past medical and surgical history family and social histories medications and allergies physical exam laboratory and radiologic orders as dictated by the MD and document accurately the physician #39; 's encounter with the patientList all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.Documents patient orders including laboratory tests radiology tests medications etcPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Experience and Access:Serves as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH Mission vision and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience during every encounterDrives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES Connect Align Respond Ensure and Sign OffGreets patients warmly and professionally stating names and roles and communicating each step of the care/interaction as appropriateWorks collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person by phone or via electronic messaging nbsp;Proactively anticipates patient needs and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model Listen Empathize Apologize Resolve Notify and escalate to leadership as appropriateShare ideas or any observed areas of opportunity to improve patient experience and patient access with appropriate leadership i e ways to optimize provider schedules how to minimize delays increase employee engagement etcPartners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experienceTakes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principlesMinimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or the equivalent Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution OR upon hire hold a current medical assistant Certification from a Nationally Recognized accredited institution such as the American Association of Medical Assistant AAMA ; American Medical Technologies AMT ; National Center for Competency Testing NCCT ; National Healthcare Association NHA Competencies: Working knowledge of English is evident in verbal reading and writing abilities; other language an asset; demonstrated ability in computer skills Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a team work environment which pursues a positive patient care experience.Preferred Qualifications:MA experience preferred EKG phlebotomy and venipuncture experience preferredQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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.NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.If you wish to view NYU Grossman School of Medicine's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal EEO is the law poster or visit for more information.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 $55,616.08 - $56,550.00 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.To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.NYU Langone Medical Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.Minimum Salary: 55616.08 Maximum Salary: 56550.00 Salary Unit: Yearly