MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
The Institute for Family Health"
Full Time | Stevenson Family Health Center - Bronx, NY
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.
Qualifications
HS Diploma or GED required
Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school required
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
Physician Assistant
Westchester Community Health Center
Full Time | Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Provides medical care to patients of the Health Center commensurate with his/her training and experience under the supervision of a physician of the Center. This position assumes responsibilities for medical care assigned to him/her by the physician under whose supervision he/she functions and which are within the scope of practice of the supervising physician appropriate to his/her education, training, and experience. The physician assistant is also under the supervision of the chief of the service that they are assigned to as well as the Chief Medical Officer.
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Training Program
Basic knowledge of medical science; general knowledge of clinical medicine
Learned skills in medical diagnoses and therapeutics
Ability to relate well to supervising physicians and to interpret instructions properly
Ability to communicate well with and relate well to colleagues and patients
Good health
Integrity
1- to 2 years experience in the field
Basic computer skills required
Registration by the State of New York as a registered Physician’s Assistant
Must be able to work in a culturally diverse population
Must be able to collaborate with other medical staff in a cordial professional relationship
Must work in a professional manner with staff as well as patients (respect, privacy, and professionalism are paramount)
PSYCHIATRIST (MD/DO)/PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (NP)
The Institute for Family Health
Full Time | Walton Family Health Center and Center for Counseling - Bronx, NY, 10453
Summary:
To work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing direct patient care, consultation and supervision in a collaborative effort to identify and treat patients. The psychiatrist provides comprehensive psychiatric care, including diagnostic interviews, medication, medication reviews, and therapy to patients.
Requirements:
Completes a structured clinical interview on all new patients; documents all patient care in electronic medical record
Consultation to primary care providers
Facilitates ongoing chart reviews to ensure quality indicators are met
Conducts educational sessions for mental health clinicians, social services staff, outside agencies and primary care providers
Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (A31)
The Institute for Family Health
Full Time | Bronx, NY
Provides clinical mental health 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, crisis intervention and mental health consultation. The social worker will report to the Regional Director and/or Program Director and work collaboratively with members of the health care team throughout the organization, while utilizing independent judgment in delivering care and services. This position is a learned professional, requiring achievement of specific advanced educational training related to the duties detailed.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Montefiore Hospital
Full Time | Bronx, NY
The Nurse Practitioner will assess and provide direct care to a selected group of patients in collaboration with the physicians. The NP will be responsible for carrying out plan of care for his/her patient panel; will contribute to the actualization of the philosophy and objectives of the specific Division/Department. The NP practices within the scope of practice in care delivery; participates in performance improvement and research activities and maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise. The NP will participate in the performance improvement/research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; and demonstrates leadership skills, core and unit specific competencies based on the patient population served.