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Form of workAbout NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.
Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.
Job Description JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision and direction of department head, Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse, PCA assists and process daily functions duty of the department to provide good medical care to employees. Follow strict confidentiality of employee's medical records The Patient Care Associate is charged with and responsible for: Scheduling employees' appointments, register them and check them in and out into Epic cadence for each visit Maintains, completes and files employee's charts, appropriate form and documents. (Pulling and filing charts) Update employee's OHS related database into PeopleSoft, Obtain blood specimens by performing venipuncture by verifying employee's identity with any two identifiers (Employee's MRN, DOB, last name, first name) and labeling and preparing specimens for laboratory pick-up Preparing required forms for Urine Toxicology testing and handling urine/blood specimens with regard to chain of custody process and instructing employees on how to obtain urine drug specimen Requesting OHS specimen pick up order into EPIC Deliver specimens to the laboratory as needed Preparing Pre-employment and Annual physicals medical clearance list with clearance weekly (or as needed) Provide Fit test training and fit test to employees Additional duties as needed Minimum Qualifications 1.
High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and 2. Successful completion of a NYS Department of Health prescribed training program for Phlebotomy, satisfactory to the Laboratory Director; and 3. Completion of a health care setting-based training program in the performance of electrocardiographs and basic life support procedures including certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
Department Preferences QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB: A four-year High School Diploma or its educational equivalent; and, Successful completion of a NYS Department of Health prescribed training program for Phlebotomy, satisfactory to the Laboratory Director and appropriate to the workload of the facility; and Completion of a facility-based training program in the performance of electrocardiographs and basic life support procedures including certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: At least 6 months How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs Applications with resume for posted positions are accepted: Tuesdays thru Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs Vacancy Control Board Number VCB #: MOR-07292022-008
