About this role
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reception of clients, notifying clients of appointments, retrieving clients from the waiting room for the RN or MD. Assembling charts, filing in charts, uploading documents to charts, faxing documents, and other clerical functions. Measuring vital signs, assisting an authorized practitioner, under the direct and personal supervision of said practitioner, to carry out a specific task, as a "second set of hands. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.
HOURS:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma required and a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Experience working with homeless individuals with histories of mental illness and/or substance abuse preferred. Basic computer literacy required. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
*Vaccination preferred but not required.
MAKE AN IMPACT:
Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.
Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.
Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.
BENEFITS:
BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
- Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
- A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
- Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.