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Position Summary:The Medical Assistant must show an uncompromising commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team. The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties including, but not limited to, rooming patients, performing vitals and various tests. The Medical Assistant prepares the patient for the physician and will perform their duties to the full level in accordance with NYS guidelines as outlined below.Duties and Responsibilities:Prepares exam rooms for use following New York Proton Center's protocol including disinfecting and stocking all rooms, Responsible for Practice Health & Safety Assessment tasks such as log keeping including performing QAs.etc.Clean, set up, and prepare equipment and supplies for use.Checks equipment to assure accuracyProvides pre-visit planningStores all supplies and specimens properly as per guidelinesPerforms laboratory test procedures within established criteria. Including but not limited to: Quality controls as per NYS guidelineslogs with accurate documentationphysician with examination and treatment within scope of practiceawareness of patients' limitations and plans accordinglyspecimens such as blood and urine and records the results in the patient's medical record for the prescriber to reviewall specimens appropriately using two patient identifiersWork with integrity, uphold NYPC's mission, values, and maintain confidentiality in all situationsFollow safety & security policies & procedures, immediately reporting suspicious activities and unsafe conditionsParticipate in all mandatory job training and meetingsComply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)Perform other job-related duties, as assignedQualifications:School Graduate or equivalentCertificateto function as an effective team member. Works well alongside physicians, nurses and other ancillary staffof EMR, Word Processing software and other specialized software for healthcare industryAccording to the NYS Department of Education, tasks that cannot be performed by medical assistants or unlicensed persons include:triage, plan and evaluate patient caretreat & diagnose patient in person, online or by phone,interpret test results or advise patients about medical conditionsadministering medications through any route,administering contrast dyes or injections of any kind,placing sutures,taking x-rays or independently positioning patients for x-rays,applying casts,first assisting in surgical proceduresAbout the Area:New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art; iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and dining offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center, situated in Manhattan, is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country. The salary range andor hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity andor expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.