Clinic Support Specialist: Front Desk & Patient Care

The Institute for Family Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Family Health in New York is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support the health team in patient care and unit operations. You will work under the supervision of an LPN/RN, perform vital measurements, EKGs, and assist with procedures while maintaining accurate charts and patient data.

Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and bilingual Spanish are preferred. This role emphasizes timely, respectful patient interactions and compliance with health system policies.

Qualifications

• Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under supervision.
• Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurement.
• Performs electrocardiograms (EKG).
• Assists with medical procedures as required (e.g., sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, biopsies).
• Maintains patient charts/records/clinic logs and database as necessary.
• Collects specimens and performs basic clinical tasks.
• Demonstrates competence in auditory/visual testing, vitals, and basic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Record and monitor vital signs and patient data.
• Assist with in-clinic procedures and testing as needed.
• Maintain organized charts and clinic logs.
• Ensure rooms are clean and supplies are available.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bi-lingual Spanish

Medical terminology

Patient care support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate from accredited medical assistant program

Job description

The Institute for Family Health in New York is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support the health team in patient care and unit operations. You will work under the supervision of an LPN/RN, perform vital measurements, EKGs, and assist with procedures while maintaining accurate charts and patient data.

Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and bilingual Spanish are preferred. This role emphasizes timely, respectful patient interactions and compliance with health system policies.