Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by preparing patients, recording vital signs, and assisting with exams. You will help prepare reports for the medical record and ensure efficient flow of patients.

The position requires a high school diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate, or equivalent experience. Northwell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate OR 1–3 years experience as a medical assistant, EMT or CNA OR successful completion of Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team to coordinate and implement plans for patient care; may record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures; documents findings in the medical record.
• Collects and assists in collection of specimens following standard procedures; completes requisitions, labels, and routes specimens.
• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment; informs supervisor of inaccuracies.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy per provider orders; adheres to infection control standards including hand hygiene and PPE usage.
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures and examinations (e.g., lumbar puncture, pelvic exam) following infection control and universal protocol.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks rooms; maintains logs and equipment checks.
• May participate in pre-visit chart preparation to ensure required lab results and documentation are available.
• Performs various clerical tasks such as filing medical records, processing insurance forms, and ensuring efficient patient flow.
• All responsibilities are essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education

Medical Assistant training program certificate

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by preparing patients, recording vital signs, and assisting with exams. You will help prepare reports for the medical record and ensure efficient flow of patients.

The position requires a high school diploma and completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate, or equivalent experience. Northwell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional