Certified Medical Assistant

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers, while also managing essential administrative tasks. You'll be involved in direct patient care, assisting with procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering quality care, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Support

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Certified Medical Assistant from an approved school or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities and patient flow for the physician team.
• Assist patients with procedures, examinations, and specimen collection.
• Manage medical records and handle documentation in EMR systems.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Project Management

Adaptability

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Job description

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Position Overview:

The Clinical Assistant will serve as an essential member of the healthcare team, ensuring quality care coordination between physicians, patients, families, and external providers. This role involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, supporting daily operations for physicians and providing direct patient care assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between physicians, patients, families, healthcare providers, and insurance companies.
• Coordinate daily activities and patient flow for the physician team.
• Assist patients with procedures, examinations, specimen collection, and point of care testing.
• Perform clerical tasks, including managing medical records, processing referrals, and handling documentation in EMR systems.
• Prepare and submit prescription refill requests for physician approval.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and ensure exam room readiness following infection control policies.
• Manage equipment logs, refrigeration of medications, and compliance with sterilization and crash cart protocols.
• Assist with scheduling surgeries, pre-admissions, consent forms, and phlebotomy as needed.
• Support appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and patient registration.
• Mentor and guide Medical Assistant Level I staff.
• Supervise clinical office support workflow and adjust staff schedules to meet patient volume demands.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA guidelines, personal protective equipment protocols, and patient safety standards.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant; 5 years preferred.

Skills Required:

• Basic proficiency in the MS Office Suite
• Strong communication skills, especially with multicultural and language-deficient patients
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA guidelines, and electronic medical records (preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Adaptability to dynamic and growing healthcare environments
• Basic computer skills

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant from an approved school or equivalent training/experience required,
• BLS certification – Issuing Authority: AHA

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

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