POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To assist research nurse with physical examinations and other procedures as necessary.
• To take patient’s height, weight, history and vital signs.
• To take blood pressure measurements.
• To take E.K.G and assist physician during administration of stress tests.
• To draw blood and to perform simple blood tests and urinalysis.
• To give injections and perform venipuncture under a nurse’s supervision.
• To assist in the preparation of medications by mixing various medications according to specifications of the nurse.
• To prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• To position instruments and equipment, and hand them to the nurse if requested.
• To assist the nurse in counseling or teaching patients about various aspects of health care.
• To handle medical inquiries, make appointments, register patients, and fill out medical forms or lab requests.
• To perform certain clerical duties when necessary such as typing, filing, or answering telephones.
• To maintain a log book of medications dispensed and special supplies used by the nurses.
• To maintain a controlled substance log book required by the Federal Narcotics Administration.
• To order all supplies and medications for the department.
• To deal with vendors as necessary to resolve problems related to ordering of supplies and equipment.
• To perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate and completion of an approved course of study as a Medical Assistant pr phlebotomy and ECG technician certification.
• 2-3 years of experience is required.
• The ideal candidate will be able to communicate in a professional manner, be organized, an attentive listener and computer literate.

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About Us

The Medical Assistant will be an invaluable member of the team working in the Clinic Research Centers at Einstein and Montefiore which are available for adult and pediatric patient-oriented research. Our leadership and staff assist investigators with study feasibility, operations, specimen processing and storage, laboratory testing, and safety monitoring.