Ambulatory Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Coordination

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care under direct supervision of physicians and nurses. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, performing vital signs, collecting specimens, and assisting with procedures while maintaining infection control standards.

The role supports coordinating care, documenting in the medical record, and handling clerical tasks to ensure efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training program with certificate or 1–3 years MA/EMT/CNA experience.
• Successful completion of Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care team to coordinate patient care.
• Perform vital signs, measurements, and screening procedures.
• Collect specimens and assist with lab processes per protocol.
• Assist with procedures, prepare supplies, and patient positioning.
• Maintain clean examination rooms and logs, ensure supplies.
• Handle clerical tasks and support patient flow through the suite.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical tasks

Infection control basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program with certificate

1-3 years experience as MA/EMT/CNA

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care under direct supervision of physicians and nurses. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, performing vital signs, collecting specimens, and assisting with procedures while maintaining infection control standards.

The role supports coordinating care, documenting in the medical record, and handling clerical tasks to ensure efficient patient flow.