Medical Assistant Jobs in Cayuga Centers New York, NY

Our Medical Assistants are passionate about helping this vulnerable population and provide support for any medical needs required by the unaccompanied children we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with initial medical assessments which includes but is not limited to: vitals, vision test, electrocardiogram (ECG) and point of care testing (ie. urine pregnancy test, strep test, flu test, COVID test, glucose test)
• Act as English-Spanish translator for medical provider
• Work collaboratively with the Medical Provider, Case Manager, Clinician, Nurse and Skills Trainer to coordinate appropriate services for each youth
• Provide support with creating and electronically submitting Treatment Authorization Requests for each youth
• Responsible for all medical reporting requirements which includes government UCPortal as well as internal electronic medical record MEDENT
• Responsible for discharge documentation preparation
• Assist with escorting and monitoring youth during external appointments when necessary
• Assist in scheduling minors for medical appointments
• Assist other departments during case emergencies

Schedule:

• Regular hours entail Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-7:00pm
• Must be flexible to meet program needs
• On-Call and Holidays may be required

Experience and Skills:

• Must be certified as a Medical Assistant
• High school diploma/GED required
• Experience working with at-risk youth - strongly preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills - required
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish - required
• Ability to work effectively in a team context
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to exercise greater judgment

Job Benefits:

• 40 hours of vacation time; 6 Sick Days per year
• 10 Holidays, 12 hours of Personal Time, Medical Appointment Time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet and Legal insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
• 401(k) match up to 6 %
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Sick Leave Pool
• Identity Protection