Clinical Assistant

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! 

 

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. 

 

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

Position Title: Clinical Assistant/ Foreign Medical Graduate required

 

Job summary: The Clinical Assistant plays a vital role in supporting healthcare providers in delivering high-quality, personalized care to patients. 

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with day-to-day tasks, including:

  • Taking notes during patient consultations

  • Updating and maintaining accurate medical records

  • Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs

• Support physicians in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care

• Perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient visits

• Travel between various divisions and sites within the New York City area as needed

• Prepare exam rooms and ensure cleanliness and readiness before and after visits

• Assist with patient check-in/check-out procedures as needed

• Communicate effectively with patients to provide instructions and answer basic questions

• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and company compliance standards

• Coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care

• Report any concerns regarding patient health or safety to the appropriate provider

• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training to stay current with best practices

Qualifications

• Medical Graduation (International or National) Passed portions of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG)
• Excellent Customer services
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Passion to help others and ensure patients are receiving proper care
• Team player
• Clinical Knowledge
• Must be comfortable with EMR navigation- preferably e-Clinical works Computer savvy/ Excel, Adobe, Word, PowerPoint
• Graduated from a foreign medical school 

$16.00-$18.00 an hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.