Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health (Bilingual/Spanish)
Position Summary:We are seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant who will support a dynamic and professional team of Providers and Patient Service Representatives that provide quality healthcare to our adult and pediatric patients in Behavioral Health.
Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED required.Medical Assistant Certificate or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.0-1 year of related experience in the healthcare sector ideally working with behavioral health population.Bilingual English/Spanish is required.Flexible work schedule.Proficiency with computers and software including EMR systems (e.g. ECW).Strong communication skills and ability to work on a team and independently.Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-volume environment.Kindness, compassion, and patient-centered work ethic.
Key Duties:Prepares examination rooms, stocks inventory, and sterilizes instruments.Obtain vital signs, chief complaint, and medical history and accurately records in medical records.Assists providers during all aspects of exams, treatments, and procedures.Registers and verifies patient demographics.Schedules appointments and recalls patients for required services. Starting Compensation: Minimum $43,680
($21.00) per year; Maximum
$43,680($21.00) per yearAs a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy:Fully funded Health Insurance for you/73.5% funded Health Insurance for your familyDental,Vision, and prescription Coverage 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!).Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)Entertainment Discount ProgramsEmployee Assistant ProgramsEligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan$50,000 term life InsuranceWork Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:Candidates must possess availability to work onsite based out of our Bronx Community Health Center, El Nuevo San Juan.
The work schedule will be Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays working 8:00am - 5:00pm based on a 40 hour work week. About Urban Health Plan:At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices.At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.