The Role
Provide patient care under RN/LPN/physician direction: take vitals, perform phlebotomy, assist with procedures, collect specimens, maintain equipment, stock supplies, and help manage patient flow.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Under the direction and guidance of the registered nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Physician performs a variety of clinical/ clerical duties and tasks to provide effective patient care.
- Taking vital signs: Measuring and recording blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate.
- Drawing blood: Performing phlebotomy to collect blood samples for testing.
- Assisting with procedures: Helping physicians during examinations and minor surgical procedures.
- Collecting samples: Gathering urine, stool, and other specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintaining equipment: Ensuring medical equipment is clean, sterilized, and in good working order.
- Stocking supplies: Keeping track of medical supplies and restocking as necessary.
- Assisting with patient flow: Helping manage the flow of patients through the clinic to minimize wait times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education Required HS Diploma or Equivalence
- License/Certification/Registration(s) Required Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program
- Experience/Skills Required- One (1) year previous experience in a medical setting of relevant experience required. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills. Bilingual preferred. Knowledge of Computer Technology preferred. Successful completion of St. Barnabas Hospital orientation.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program
- One (1) year previous medical setting experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual
- Knowledge of computer technology
- Successful completion of St. Barnabas Hospital orientation
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The Company
What We Do
SBH Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-site healthcare provider and the safety net of care for the Bronx community. It operates a 422-bed community hospital, which is a designated Level 1 Trauma and Stroke Center, and a 199-bed Rehabilitation & Continuing Care Center. The system provides essential health services through thousands of annual emergency room and ambulatory care visits.
