Medical Assistant – **Cancer Center**
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- 1134262_RR00096763
- Medical Office Support, CancerCtr-NSG-Med Asst 34th (H791), NYU Langone Hospitals
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Langone Hospitals
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- Mon – Fri; 10am-6pm
ABOUT NYU LANGONE HEALTH
NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center. Ranked as the #1 Hospital for quality and patient safety by Vizient, Inc., and with 10 clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, NYU Langone’s culture is rooted in excellence in patient care, education, and research. NYU Langone comprises more than 320 locations throughout the New York area and in Florida, including six inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, and four emergency rooms. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
Working at NYU Langone Health
With over six inpatient locations, and additional facilities spread throughout, NYU Langone Health is New York City’s premier healthcare institution. Our world-class facilities service all five boroughs and treat a full range of medical conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our growing outpatient network allows us to deliver our exceptional medical services directly to the communities we serve. Plus, our doctors and nurses are routinely voted as some of the best in the nation. It’s no wonder why the name NYU Langone Health has become synonymous with excellence.
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NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant – **Cancer Center**.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in providing patient care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists patients and communicate with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed, and all other tests within the scope of the practice. Assist with blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.
- Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility.
- Ensures chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for the physician when the physician sees the patient.
- Stocks exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms. Notify the Office Manager when supplies are low.
- Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assists with light housekeeping duties which include spills.
- Assures completion of patient charges as per policy.
- Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort.
- Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams).
- Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use.
- Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or the equivalent. Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution OR upon hire hold a current medical assistant Certification from a Nationally Recognized accredited institution (such as American Association of Medical Assistant(AAMA); American Medical Technologies (AMT); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); National Healthcare Association (NHA)).
Preferred Qualifications:
MA experience preferred. EKG and/or Spirometry experience preferred.Second language mastery.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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 to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $54,720.57 – $54,720.57 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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How Our Employees Grow
Sangeetha S.
FGP Supervisor
“Since joining NYU Langone Health, my career progression has been remarkable. I took on different projects in collaboration with my team members, and that allowed me to expand my professional network, be exposed to new work processes, and develop new skills. I also recently got accepted to NYU Wagner’s master’s program for health administration and I hope to gain skills and knowledge that will enable me to move to a more advanced leadership role. I’m grateful for the opportunities NYU Langone offers to its staff.”
Verginia A.
Administrative Operations Lead
“I enjoy my role because it allows me to be everywhere within a practice, including overseeing front-end patient flow, to ensure patients are roomed in a timely manner. Some of my core memories since joining NYU Langone Health has been with the FGP patient experience and training teams. They really know how to keep you engaged and embody the values of the organization. NYU Langone also offers various opportunities to help grow our skillsets, such as learning courses, and this has helped me get to where I am today.”
Jessica G.
Medical Assistant
“I wanted to become a medical assistant because I fell in love with the medical field and wanted to be a closer part of patient care. During the NYU Langone Health Medical Assistant Program, my favorite experience was doing an externship with my colleagues at Huntington Medical Group. I felt like I was learning from the best, and I appreciated the time spent helping me understand the job. Plus, with good company, it’s easy to make the job even more enjoyable!”
Nubia G.
Medical Assistant
“What motivates me to build a career at NYU Langone Health is the benefits and opportunities that it provides for career growth. I’m part of a team of great individuals that strives to be the best in patient excellence and satisfaction.”
Jane F.
Dental Assistant
“NYU Langone Health is a great place to work. I enjoy working with my colleagues as a team. NYU Langone offers training programs that allow us to grow within the organization. I feel valued as an employee.”
Nimisha S.
Manager FGP Office
“If you are looking to be a part of an organization with a history of excellence in patient care that is not only patient-centric but also employee-centric, then NYU Langone Health is the place for you. NYU Langone offers a variety of E-Learnings and training programs available to all employees in their specific departments to assist them in their daily jobs and their personal growth.”
Christopher G.
Technical Manager-Radiology
“My motivation to build a career at NYU Langone Health comes from my parents. My mother was employed with NYU Langone for over 35 years and my father spent 15 years at the organization. They worked at NYU Langone to improve the lives of all who entered its doors, and they helped grow the institution to what it is today. I want to have the same impact, commitment, and dedication to NYU Langone’s future growth.”
Jackeline N.
FGP Office Supervisor
“NYU Langone Health has never been just a job for me. Instead it has been, and continues to be, an organization that provides educational fulfillment by developing and empowering its staff. Every single day, since the first day, with NYU Langone Health I have learned something new.”
Sandra J.
FGP Office Manager
“I have learned so much not only through formal NYU focus courses, but also by working closely with my Division Director and Administrator, both who have guided and mentored me.”