Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by preparing patients, collecting specimens, and recording vitals. You will assist with procedures, manage supplies, and help ensure efficient patient flow in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, and teamwork to deliver high quality patient care across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate or 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team to coordinate patient care and prepare reports.
• Records vital signs and screening results and documents in the medical record.
• Collects specimens and assists with specimen labeling and routing per protocol.
• Maintains equipment performance logs and notifies supervisor of any issues.
• Performs ECGs and phlebotomy as ordered and follows infection control standards.
• Aids physicians and nurses with procedures, prepares supplies, and assists patient after procedures.
• Keeps examination rooms clean and stocked, and manages clerical tasks to ensure patient flow.

Skills

Medical assisting

EMT experience

CNA certification

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training program certificate

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by preparing patients, collecting specimens, and recording vitals. You will assist with procedures, manage supplies, and help ensure efficient patient flow in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, and teamwork to deliver high quality patient care across departments.