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Patient Care Associate– Pediatric | EKG, CPR, Med Asst cert req’d

Full Time | Mon -Fri (Mon &Thurs 11a - 7p, Tues, Wed 10a - 6p & Friday 9:30a - 5:30p)

THE BEST CAREERS. RIGHT HERE

@ BROOKLYN’S LEADING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM .

MAIMONIDES: TOP TEN IN THE U.S. FOR CLINICAL OUTCOMES

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers . At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and provide patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children’s Hospital, Brooklyn’s only children’s hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides’ clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

We are currently seeking a full-time Patient Care Associate to ensure efficient flow of pediatric patients within the exam rooms to minimize waiting time and create a positive experience.

In this role, you will also:

• Monitor patient arrival and coordinate patient flow with physician/are team members to ensure a positive patient experience by assessing and anticipating physician schedules and using clinical space effectively;
• Escort patient to exam room, , assist patient in preparing for exam and advises physician when patient is ready. Assist during examination if required or requested.
• Performs Pre-Visit Planning:
• Review Patient’s Chart 2 to 3 days prior to scheduled visit:
• Check that all orders (blood, x-ray and referrals) have been completed and into the patient’s medical record.
• Identify preventative care gaps: outstanding immunizations and screenings
• Make reminder calls to patients confirm next appointment date and time.
• Ensures that examining rooms and procedure rooms are fully equipped and stocked each day; neatens rooms between procedures; cleans/sterilizes medical instruments; cleans/disinfects all counters, sinks and exam tables in exam rooms;
• Prepares patients for exam by performing preliminary physical tests/documents in EMR:
• Temperature, Pulse, Blood Pressure, Height & Weight
• Point of Care testing i.e.; BGM, Urine Dip
• Reviews current Medication and completes MMAS-8 (Medication Adherence Template).
• Reviews Past Medical & Surgical History
• Documents patients Chief Complaint
• Completes Depression Screen (PHQ2)
• Reviews and completes Health Maintenance Template
• Completes Fall Risk Assessment
• Performs blood draws and EKGs as ordered.
• Assists patients with referrals, appointments. Return phone calls and respond to routine inquiries from patients
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy

We require:

• High School graduation or equivalent required; Associates degree or the equivalent in education, training and experience in a clinical practice preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal and English written/verbal communication skills
• Certification as a Medical Assistant required.
• EKG and Phlebotomy training required ; certification preferred.
• CPR & BLS certification required.
• Computer literacy and passing basic math skills test.
• Pediatrics outpatient experience is preferred
• 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Doctor’s office setting preferred. Bilingual if needed.

Full Time 35/hr week role. Hourly: $29.40 . For immediate consideration, forward your resume with salary requirements to Shareefa at [email protected].

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity 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 for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

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