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Medical Assistant (Consultant) - Child Advocacy Center

Job Details

Job Location

940 Roanoke Ave, Suite 1, Riverhead, NY, 11901 - Riverhead, NY

Position Type

Contractor

Education Level

High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

Salary Range

$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Health Care

Join Our Team as aMedical Assistant (Consultant)!

Are you passionate about supporting Children & Youth Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time Medical Assistant to join the Child Advocacy Center.

Salary: $20-25 per hour

Schedule: The hours are flexible up to 10 hours for the week (Monday-Friday)

Reports to: Division Director

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Medical Assistant will assist the medical providers at the Child Advocacy Centers with various aspects of patient care. Using a multidisciplinary team approach, the Child Advocacy Centers, located in Central Islip and Riverhead, NY, provide services to child victims of sexual abuse.

What are the key responsibilities:

+ Escort patients to exam rooms, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart

+ Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.

+ Assist medical providers in exam rooms

+ Disinfect, clean treatment rooms following patient examinations; maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; comply with legal regulations.

+ Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required; properly disposes of contaminated supplies

+ Assist in the collection of specimens

+ Perform a routine venipuncture

+ Prepare specimens for delivery to laboratory

+ Attend relevant trainings and monthly case review meetings to be kept informed of current research and best practices in the field.

+ Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Program Director and EAC NETWORK Administration.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

+ Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program or at least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required.

+ Must have a minimum of two years’ experience working with pediatric patients and must have experience drawing blood from pediatric patients.

+ Must have good communication skills, both oral and written; must have ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and professionals interfacing with program clients.

+ Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

What We Offer:

+ At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.