Medical Assistant - Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist physicians and/or advanced practitioners in patient diagnosis by performing patient intake, specimen collection, and other lab and testing services. Promote operational efficiency and patient satisfaction through execution of clinical and administrative duties. Collaborate with clinical team members to provide the highest quality of patient care possible.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Primarily accountable for specific functions and results. Ranked by descending order of importance.
Not exhaustive and subject to change as necessary
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program licensed by the NYS Dept. of Education, OR
Phlebotomy & EKG certification from an accredited program licensed by the NYS Dept. of Education
EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Occasional (0-40%) / Frequent (41-71%) / Constant (72-100%)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
ModernMD is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Assist physicians and/or advanced practitioners in patient diagnosis by performing patient intake, specimen collection, and other lab and testing services. Promote operational efficiency and patient satisfaction through execution of clinical and administrative duties. Collaborate with clinical team members to provide the highest quality of patient care possible.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Primarily accountable for specific functions and results. Ranked by descending order of importance.
Not exhaustive and subject to change as necessary
| RANK | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION |
| Clinical Responsibilities Approximately 70% |
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| Administrative Responsibilities Approximately 10% |
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| Additional Responsibilities/ Cross-Training Approximately 20% |
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program licensed by the NYS Dept. of Education, OR
Phlebotomy & EKG certification from an accredited program licensed by the NYS Dept. of Education
EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent (minimum required).
- Minimum of one (1) years’ experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably in urgent care.
- Strong knowledge of all technical skills associated with certification and job function.
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining a high level of organization.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple managers and key stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and diplomacy skills – team player who takes initiative and maintains a professional demeanor across all interactions.
- Fluency in Spanish, Bengali, Arabic, Creole, French, or Hindi, a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Occasional (0-40%) / Frequent (41-71%) / Constant (72-100%)
| Occasional | Frequent | Constant | |
| Computer work which may require repetitive motions and remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Positioning, transporting, and/or installation of equipment or materials with weight load of up to 25lbs | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Traverse across different areas of the office/clinic and/or to different office/clinic locations | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
| Observation of details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ |
ModernMD is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. ModernMD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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