Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Support

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Medical Assistant to perform patient care under physician or nurse supervision, prepare patients, administer and record tests, and assist in organizing care and filing reports in the medical record.

Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, collecting specimens, maintaining room cleanliness, handling routine clerical tasks, and supporting workflow to ensure efficient patient flow. Requires HS diploma or MA certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training program with certificate.
• 1–3 years' experience as medical assistant, emergency medical technician or certified nursing attendant (with valid certificate) OR successful completion of Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents findings in the medical record.
• Collects and assists providers in collection of specimens, following standard procedures and infection control.
• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment; informs supervisor of inaccuracies.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders and infection control standards.
• Assists physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations following infection control, universal protocol, and patient identification; provides instruments and assists patient throughout the procedure.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks rooms and checks required logs and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assisting

Clinical procedures

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Medical Assistant to perform patient care under physician or nurse supervision, prepare patients, administer and record tests, and assist in organizing care and filing reports in the medical record.

Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, collecting specimens, maintaining room cleanliness, handling routine clerical tasks, and supporting workflow to ensure efficient patient flow. Requires HS diploma or MA certificate.