Thursday, July 23, 2020

Job Opportunity: Medical Scribe / Clinical Information Manager (CIM®)

Job Description:
Work as a Scribe for Envision Physician Services, an innovator in the field having implemented the use of scribes over 20 years ago. Work in a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED) and become a valuable member of the healthcare team. Witness the medical decision-making process of clinicians - Physicians, Physician Assistants, and/or Nurse Practitioners. Document patient notes in an Electronic Medical Record under the direction of a clinician, gaining advanced knowledge of medical terminology and ED operations.

Required Education & Work/Volunteer Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Biology coursework at the undergraduate level or above required; Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology coursework preferred
• Relevant work experience (1 or more years) in the healthcare field may be considered in lieu of the education and coursework requirement
• At least 100 hours of work, volunteer or shadowing experience in the healthcare field required; Experience in a direct patient care environment preferred, i.e. Emergency Medical Technician, physician shadowing, clinical technician in a hospital, or a medical assistant in a doctor’s office, etc.

Skills:
• Strong communication skills: grammatical, spelling, and verbal
• Excellent listening and note-taking skills
• Computer proficiency and the demonstrated ability to type 55 words per minute or above (adjusted for errors)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work day, evening, overnight hours and weekend and holiday shifts
• Ability to remain calm in a fast paced, at times stressful environment
• Detail oriented with proven ability to work effectively under conditions requiring accuracy
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and general medical knowledge

Our Company:
Envision Physician Services is a multispecialty physician group and practice management company. Established in 1953, our organization provides anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, radiology, primary/urgent care, surgical services, and women’s and children’s health services to hospitals and health systems nationwide. Sheridan Healthcare, EmCare, Reimbursement Technologies and Emergency Medical Associates have recently joined forces to form Envision Physician Services. As one organization, we now provide a greater scope of service than any other national physician group. Our collective experience from hundreds of local, customized engagements, culture of continuous lean process improvement, and team of experts in the business of healthcare enable us to better solve complex problems and consistently give healthcare organizations confidence in our execution. Our combined organization serves more than 780 healthcare facilities in 48 states and the District of Columbia.

If you are looking for a stable, fast-paced, growing company in the healthcare industry that is committed to innovation, excellence and integrity, then this may be a great next step in the advancement of your career.

Additional Information:
All hospital sites are 24 hour operations. As a CIM® you will work on a rotational shift basis, this will likely include overnights hours, weekends and holiday shifts.
We offer a collaborative team based culture with a highly competitive compensation and benefits package including an outstanding 401(k) match, profit sharing plan, medical, and vision, dental, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement program.
All CIMs are enrolled in a comprehensive training program, providing the knowledge and skills to succeed in their role.

To apply, please visit: www.careers-evhc.icims.com

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Job Opportunity: Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant: Gap Year(s) Opportunity at Doctor's Office in Brooklyn Heights, NY

The Interventional Pain Management Office of Dr. Mathew Lefkowitz, MD, is looking for motivated and hard-working medical assistants. This position is an excellent opportunity to learn about and participate in all aspects of clinical medicine. 
 
Job Description:
In this full-time job, you will work directly with the doctor, a group of medical assistants, administrative staff, and patients. On the patient-facing side, assistants learn to take an accurate and thorough history, assess vital signs, and assist with various interventional pain management procedures. By interacting directly with patients, assistants learn about anatomy, symptomatology, and pharmacology as related to pain medicine and management. On the administrative side, assistants learn to organize patient appointments, assist with chart notes, liaison with other doctors and healthcare professionals, and help manage varied facets of insurances. Assistants also become familiar with the electronic health system and how technology integrates with patient-care. In this fast-paced, hands-on work environment, assistants cultivate the skills to work effectively in a group, communicate effectively with patients, and clinically treat disease.
 
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree and the successful completion of premedical coursework or a post-baccalaureate premedical program
- Intention to matriculate into medical school 
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be vaccinated before flu season
- Spanish speakers and NYC locals will be prioritized
 
How to Apply:
Please send a copy of your CV attached as a PDF and include a brief letter expressing your interest in the position with a summary of your availability to the following email address: lefkowitzassistantjobs@gmail.com.    

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

EMT Course: Yeshiva University, Fall 2020

This Fall 2020, the Yeshiva University EMS club is organizing an emergency medical technician (EMT) program for undergraduate students. Getting to network with passionate pre-health students will be a great experience, and the medical skills and clinical exposure will look great on any pre-health resume!  In addition, due to the recent COVID-19 crisis, the need for EMT's during this time is great.

Fall 2020 course:
8/30/20-12/27/20 via Zoom and LMS
NO CLASS ON: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4
*Lectures and Exams Online. 4 days for skills pending Covid-19 clearance*
State exam: online/proctoring center

*Location will be at the YU midtown campus located at 245 Lexington Avenue*

*Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the dates for these courses are subject to change*

Price: $1,500

Minimum age is 17 by the state exam.

Please sign-up if you are interested and want more information. 

This is the sign up link: https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA


For further details, please contact Neiditch@mail.yu.edu or LearnEMT@gmail.com 

Monday, July 13, 2020

Barnard Biology Dept. Event Series: Academic Planning for STEM Coursework

Barnard's Biology Department will be hosting a week long of events from July 21st to 24th, all of which will be recorded if a student has a conflict at the event time. On Tues, the 21st at 3 pm EST the first meeting will be geared towards prospective majors/minors and anyone who needs to take the introductory sequence + genetics. Wednesday's 4 pm session will focus on upper-level lectures and labs, research, and senior capstone courses. Thursday's 3 pm session will be a general Q&A for the first hour, followed by a discussion on using Biology courses to fulfill pre-med/grad school requirements at 4pm. The Friday 3pm session will be a general Q&A for an hour.

Students interested in attending can RSVP by emailing Melissa Flores (mflores@barnard.edu) to request the link(s).  Please indicate which session(s) you are interested in attending in your message. The department welcomes questions in advance of the sessions so they are adequately prepared. The department will provide program planning packets on their Major Advising page by next Friday, July 17th. They encourage students to keep checking the CU Directory of Classes for the most up to date fall 2020 course information, in addition to their AY20-21 Course Offerings page which lists Biology courses for fall, spring, and summer. This page has the most up to date information (the rest of the website is in progress!).



Event: Physician Assistant Virtual Fair

The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) invites you to register for the Physician Assistant Virtual Fair on Wednesday, July 22, from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET. This is a free event for all students who are interested in exploring a career as a PA. Students will be able to:

Chat with representatives from over 70 schools, PAEA, and CASPA

Learn insider tips on how to prepare for that crucial PA program interview

Attend live presentations and Q&As from current students and practicing PAs

Discover what makes PA one of the top health professions

And more!

Register Now!

Thursday, July 9, 2020

MD/PhD Symposium and Workshop This Saturday

All interested students are invited to a virtual MD/PhD symposium this Saturday, July 11th. The event is free and meant to help STEM undergraduates learn about careers as physician-scientists.

The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM Central time on July 11. Register here.


Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Physical Assistant Virtual Fair

The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) invites you to register for the Physician Assistant Virtual Fair on Wednesday, July 22, from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET. This is a free event for all students who are interested in exploring a career as a PA. Students will be able to:

  • Chat with representatives from over 60 schools, PAEA, and CASPA

  • Learn insider tips on how to prepare for that crucial PA program interview

  • Attend live presentations and Q&As from current students and practicing PAs

  • Chat with pre-health advisors

  • Discover what makes PA one of the top health professions

  • And more!

Register Now!


Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Job Opportunity: Research Assistant, NYU Langone Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, is looking for a part-time or full-time research technician. In this role, the candidate would be responsible for performing laboratory experiments under direct supervision. The successful applicant must be highly motivated and passionate about research, have good communication skills, keep highly-organized records, and work efficiently and collaboratively as part of our team. This position is ideal for premedical students looking to take one or two years off before starting medical school or graduate school. The individual will have the opportunity to learn valuable laboratory techniques, attend both basic science and clinical seminars.

 Responsibilities:
The research technician will be primarily responsible for the following activities:
  • Basic lab duties under general supervision as well as more advanced duties under direct supervision.
  • Performs routine technical tasks, and assists in the general maintenance of the lab, such as prepare stock reagents and solutions and maintaining lab databases.
  • General techniques in standard molecular biology techniques like DNA and RNA isolation, regular PCR, realtime PCR, western blotting, ELISA.
  • Lipid assays, Tissue sectioning, immunofluorescent staining and imaging.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
   
Details:
We are looking for candidates who possess at least a bachelor’s degree and are able to work independently and as part of a team. This is a paid position. Ideal start date is August 2020, but flexible.

Contact:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume to Dr. Debapriya Basu Debapriya.Basu@nyulangone.org

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Monday, June 22, 2020

NAAHP Virtual Health Professions Fair


Saturday June 27, 2:30pm-5pm EST. Click here for more information and registration. 

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Online Course: Summer MCAT Prep Course

Summer ThinkMCAT Prep Course


The PPSC has worked with ThinkMCAT to set up a discounted summer MCAT prep course running from June 21st - September 1st. Registration is now open! You can register on Eventbrite here


Note: If you were enrolled in the ThinkMCAT course last semester (Spring 2019) you do not have to pay for this course; you will be automatically enrolled.


Course Details:

  • Instructor: Scott Roberts from ThinkMCAT

  • Course Duration: June 21st - September 1st 

  • Weekly Class Times: Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm and Tuesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • Tuition Cost: $125 (payable via Eventbrite registration)

  • Textbook Information: Purchasing the books for this course is the responsibility of the student. You have the choice of audio or written books.

    • Audio books can be purchased via ThinkMCAT

    • The written book covers all subjects except verbal and costs $75 (plus $15 for shipping). You can purchase the written book by emailing Scott, the instructor, at thinkmcat@gmail.com with your shipping address and to confirm payment. Payment for the written book can be made via Paypal or Quickpay (Zelle) to thinkmcat@gmail.com. Books usually arrive within 5 business days.

Please reach out to Huda Algasas (haa2144@columbia.edu) if you have any questions.