MEDICAL ASSISTANT Part time- Bi lingual English,Mandarin

Description

Medical Assistants assist Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians in providing all aspects of direct and indirect patient care. Poses strong verbal and written communication skills.  We are looking for a medical assistant to help our providers in offices in Chinatown and Brooklyn with high Chinese population.   4 days a month with ability to pick up shifts in other locations as needed 

• Monitors vital signs
• Obtains a thorough Medical/Surgical History, Medications, Allergies, and Advanced Directives.
• Correctly document all patient care activities in the patient medical record.
• Obtains lab work as assigned
• Promptly report any changes in a patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
• Assist patients with their basic needs, such as eating, drinking, dressing, bathing and personal hygiene.
• Transport patients to and from other areas of the organization, or upon discharge.
• Maintains close communication with RN/NP/Physicians and healthcare team members to understand the patient’s status and needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment completing multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Basic math skills
• Ability to listen, comprehend, and process a variety of detailed information
• Prepares supplies needed for the overall care of the patient
• Can verbalizes signs/symptoms of physical, sexual, mental, medical, or emotional abuse
• Assist Physicians and Nurses in educating patient and family on the nature of the care required and therapies being provided.
• Other accountability as assigned

Qualifications

High School Graduate

Medical Assistant School Graduate

Registered Medical Assistant issued by the state.

Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support

Salary : $23 - $28