Medical Office Assistant
Description
Summary :
The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit.
The position works under the supervision of an LPN / RN. The Medical Office Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development over the life span, ability to recognize data reflective of the patient’s status and inform the Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse of observations.
Description :
- Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN / LPN
- Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurement
- Performs electrocardiograms
- Assists with medical procedures as required, i.e. sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies
- Maintains Patient Charts / record / clinic logs and database as necessary
- Collects specimens
- Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals.
- Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
- Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.
- Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
- Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
- Ensures that all patients , visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect
Qualifications
Qualifications :
- HS Diploma or GED required
- Formal training in a program leading to certification as a Medical Assistant
- Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school
- Minimum of 1 year experience
- Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
- Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Current Infection Control and Child Abuse Certificates
The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.
Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.
Health Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
Time-Off
Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.
Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan
Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.
Life Insurance
An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Short & Long-Term Disability
Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement
Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs
DENTAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Description
SUMMARY :
The Dental Office Assistant supports the dentist in the clinical care of patients. Responsibilities include but not limited to preparing exam rooms, preparing instruments and materials and monitoring and updating charts.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Checks in patients and notifies providers that patient is present.
- Maintains dental laboratory, process instruments, and monitor lab cases (check-in of lab cases, pouring impressions where indicated, storing cases, sending out lab cases, completing lab log sheets, etc.)
- Follows weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for all sterilization and radiograph developing equipment.
- Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
- Records patient appointment data daily i.e. no shows, cancellations, emergencies, payment source Medicaid self-pay, etc.
- Takes and process radiographs as directed by the dentist / hygienist.
- Place treatment plans, periodontal charts, informed consent forms, referral forms, and contracts for complex treatment into the dental subdivision of the comprehensive medical records.
Qualifications
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting preferred, family practice setting a plus.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills
- Demonstrated communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated competence in 4-handed dentistry.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Dental Assistant Certification
The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.
Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.
Health Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
Time-Off
Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.
Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan
Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.
Life Insurance
An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Short & Long-Term Disability
Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement
Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Description
Summary :
The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit.
The position works under the supervision of an LPN / RN. The Medical Office Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development over the life span, ability to recognize data reflective of the patient’s status and inform the Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse of observations.
Requirements :
- Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN / LPN
- Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurement
- Performs electrocardiograms
- Assists with medical procedures as required, i.e. sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies
- Maintains Patient Charts / record / clinic logs and database as necessary
- Collects specimens
- Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals.
- Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
- Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.
- Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
- Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
- Ensures that all patients , visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect
Qualifications
Qualifications :
- HS Diploma or GED required
- Formal training in a program leading to certification as a Medical Assistant
- Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school
- Minimum of 1 year experience
- Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
- Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Current Infection Control Certificate
The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.
Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.
Health Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
Time-Off
Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.
Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan
Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.
Life Insurance
An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Short & Long-Term Disability
Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement
Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Description
Summary :
The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit.
The position works under the supervision of an LPN / RN. The Medical Office Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development over the life span, ability to recognize data reflective of the patient’s status and inform the Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse of observations.
Requirements :
- Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN / LPN
- Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurement
- Performs electrocardiograms
- Assists with medical procedures as required, i.e. sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies
- Maintains Patient Charts / record / clinic logs and database as necessary
- Collects specimens
- Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals.
- Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
- Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.
- Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
- Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
- Ensures that all patients , visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect
Qualifications
Qualifications :
- HS Diploma or GED required
- Formal training in a program leading to certification as a Medical Assistant
- Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school
- Minimum of 1 year experience
- Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
- Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Current Infection Control Certificate
The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.
Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.
Health Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
Time-Off
Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.
Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan
Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.
Life Insurance
An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Short & Long-Term Disability
Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement
Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs
Social Worker
Description
OVERVIEW :
Do you have a personal mission to make an impact in an underserved community and improve access to quality primary care?
Are you a patient advocate who is passionate about promoting health and wellbeing?
Do you have the ability to listen and communicate with patients from a variety of backgrounds, social and family situations, helping them to face the challenges they have dealing with their illnesses?
The Institute for Family Health may be a great fit for you!
Join our team and work with an organization that supports a healthy work life balance while making a great impact on the lives of many we serve.
Numerous opportunities for professional growth in developing new clinical skills, clinical research, education, training and advocacy for social justice in health care.
SUMMARY :
Provides clinical social work services to all age patients / families in the Institute for Family Health. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic Assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, case Management and mental health consultation.
The social worker will report to the Regional Director and work collaboratively with members of the health care team throughout the Organization
REQUIREMENTS :
- Performs clinical / technical / service / administrative tasks and participates in departmental and regional meetings as well as in the preparation and updating of policy and procedure manuals.
- Provides direct social work services, which include crisis intervention, individual, family and group counseling in collaboration with other members of an interdisciplinary team and completion of relevant documents, psychosocial evaluations or service planed case management services.
- Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient’s health problems
- Utilizes Phq9 in the assessment of patients, following agency guidelines for patients care with depression.
- Assures social services compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards, including Article 28 and JCAHO (where applicable) and OMH
- Provides referrals for long-term counseling and for other necessary services (e.g. substance abuse treatment, legal services, housing assistance).
- Coordinates child abuse reporting with Vice President for Psychosocial Services and Regional Director
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Master in Social Work from accredited University
- Experience in working with a diverse populations i.e., HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, children adolescents, etc
- Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
- Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
- Should be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team and have strong communication skills
- Good knowledge of psychopharmacology
- Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions; Technical knowledge of medical social work and relevant community resources, ability to develop linkage with community organizations, as well as excellent communication and human relation skill
- Healthcare and mental health experience preferred
- Bi-lingual, Spanish preferred
- NYS License or license pending
The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.
Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.
Health Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
Time-Off
Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.
Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan
Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.
Life Insurance
An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Short & Long-Term Disability
Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement
Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs
Social Worker
Description
OVERVIEW :
Do you have a personal mission to make an impact in an underserved community and improve access to quality primary care?
Are you a patient advocate who is passionate about promoting health and wellbeing?
Do you have the ability to listen and communicate with patients from a variety of backgrounds, social and family situations, helping them to face the challenges they have dealing with their illnesses?
The Institute for Family Health may be a great fit for you!
Join our team and work with an organization that supports a healthy work life balance while making a great impact on the lives of many we serve.
Numerous opportunities for professional growth in developing new clinical skills, clinical research, education, training and advocacy for social justice in health care.
SUMMARY :
Provides clinical social work services to all age patients / families in the Institute for Family Health. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic Assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, brief treatment, behavior modification, case Management and mental health consultation.
The social worker will report to the Regional Director and work collaboratively with members of the health care team throughout the Organization
REQUIREMENTS :
- Performs clinical / technical / service / administrative tasks and participates in departmental and regional meetings as well as in the preparation and updating of policy and procedure manuals.
- Provides direct social work services, which include crisis intervention, individual, family and group counseling in collaboration with other members of an interdisciplinary team and completion of relevant documents, psychosocial evaluations or service planed case management services.
- Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient’s health problems
- Utilizes Phq9 in the assessment of patients, following agency guidelines for patients care with depression.
- Assures social services compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards, including Article 28 and JCAHO (where applicable) and OMH
- Provides referrals for long-term counseling and for other necessary services (e.g. substance abuse treatment, legal services, housing assistance).
- Coordinates child abuse reporting with Vice President for Psychosocial Services and Regional Director
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Master in Social Work from accredited University
- Experience in working with a diverse populations i.e., HIV, homeless, mentally ill, elderly, children adolescents, etc
- Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
- Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
- Should be comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team and have strong communication skills
- Good knowledge of psychopharmacology
- Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions; Technical knowledge of medical social work and relevant community resources, ability to develop linkage with community organizations, as well as excellent communication and human relation skill
- Healthcare and mental health experience preferred
- Bi-lingual, Spanish preferred
- NYS License or license pending
The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.
Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.
Health Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
Time-Off
Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.
Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan
Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.
Life Insurance
An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Short & Long-Term Disability
Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement
Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs