Medical Assistant - Bronx Clinic

Description

We are currently looking for a full-time Medical Assistant for our Bronx Clinic. This is a Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm opportunity.

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a licensed healthcare professional, the Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support in the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care. This position functions in accordance with ADAPT Community Network policies and procedures, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards, while supporting ADAPT’s mission to empower people with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide clinical and administrative support to clinicians, including obtaining and documenting vital signs and weights.
• Assist physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Maintain acceptable standards of patient care in accordance with clinical protocols and agency policies.
• Accurately maintain clinic records, ensuring confidentiality and completeness of evaluations, referrals, and documentation.
• Carry out clinical tasks and clinician directives accurately, promptly, and within scope of practice.
• Assist with maintaining medical files, records, purchase orders, and requisitions in collaboration with administrative staff.
• Coordinate laboratory services, including scheduling specimen pick-up and maintaining required logs.
• Ensure laboratory reports are received, logged, and distributed to the appropriate clinicians in a timely manner.
• Maintain and sterilize medical instruments and equipment, including autoclaving, in accordance with infection control standards.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as assigned and trained.
• Copy and prepare medical records, forms, and documentation as required.
• Support billing and coding processes under the direction of the Clinic Administrator.
• Ensure required clinical supplies and equipment are stocked, available, and properly maintained.
• Participate in clinic planning, performance improvement initiatives, and quality assurance activities.
• Adhere to agency Infection Control Policies and Procedures to maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to the diverse populations served by ADAPT Community Network.
• Maintain current AMAP training and competencies, including GT feeding and catheterization, as applicable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Clinic Administrator or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program in New York State required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of prior experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work collaboratively with staff, clinicians, the people we support, and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information and records for the people we support.
• Ability to analyze problems, exercise sound judgment, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Passion for ADAPT Community Network’s mission and the nonprofit sector.

COMPENSATION: $26/hour + Industry-Leading Benefits!

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.