Medical Office Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

Northwell Career Site; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Career Site is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision of a physician or clinician. You will prepare treatment rooms, collect vital statistics, and assist during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities include recording findings in medical records, obtaining specimens, performing ECGs, maintaining infection control, and supporting clerical tasks related to patient care and registration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a 6 month to 1 year Medical Assisting course or 1–3 years of medical assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and ensure equipment availability.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and perform measurement and screening procedures.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Obtain vitals (height, weight, BP, pulse, temp, etc.) and record findings.
• Record findings in medical records and inform clinician of results.
• Collect specimens (blood, tissue, etc.) and prepare requisitions.
• Perform ECGs as required and assist clinician during procedures.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are sterilized and maintained.
• Adhere to infection control standards at all times.
• Assist with patient registration, insurance forms, and documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical assistance

Infection control

Medical documentation

Blood collection

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting course OR 1–3 years experience

Tools

EKG machine

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Northwell Career Site is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision of a physician or clinician. You will prepare treatment rooms, collect vital statistics, and assist during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities include recording findings in medical records, obtaining specimens, performing ECGs, maintaining infection control, and supporting clerical tasks related to patient care and registration.