Covenant House NEW York

Medical Assistant

New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$16k-$24kDetected 21 days ago

StatisticsEHR/EMRPatient CareClinical Laboratory TechniquesLeadershipCommunicationAdaptability

About the role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for direct patient care including initial greeting, intake assessment, lab procedures, vital signs assessment, communicating data to the provider, and following through until discharge.
Record the information provided by the patients, along with vital statistics and information such as test results, in their electronic health records.
Escorts patients to the examination rooms and prepares them for the physician.

Follow operating instructions, troubleshoot breakdowns, maintain supplies, perform preventive maintenance, and call for repairs to keep equipment operating.
But our mission goes beyond immediate support.
Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe refuge and empower young people to build a brighter future founded on compassion, unconditional love, and absolute respect.
Competent in performing the following functions appropriate to the age of the patient, maintains a safe and clean care environment, quality improvement, assists in the training of the new students and volunteers.

Our dedicated team offers various services, including shelter, housing, education, employment, health, mental health support, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives.
Order medical supplies and equipment, prepare purchase requisitions, and maintain working relationships with Covenant House's medical supply houses and purchasing departments.

We are passionate advocates for systemic change, influencing public policy, and raising awareness of the critical issues surrounding youth homelessness.

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