Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Northwell Health; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in patient care. The role includes preparing patients, administering and recording diagnostic tests, and organizing reports into the medical record.

Responsibilities span vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and assisting with procedures such as lumbar puncture or pelvic exams, while maintaining clean examination rooms and logs for equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team to coordinate patient care and prepare reports.
• Performs vital signs and screening procedures; documents findings in the medical record.
• Collects specimens and assists with lab procedures following standard protocols.
• Operates and calibrates laboratory equipment; reports inaccurate controls to supervisor.
• Conducts ECGs and phlebotomy per provider orders; adheres to infection control standards.

Skills

Vital signs

Infection control

Phlebotomy

Medical record documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program certificate

EMT/CNA experience or certificate

Job description

Northwell Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in patient care. The role includes preparing patients, administering and recording diagnostic tests, and organizing reports into the medical record.

Responsibilities span vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and assisting with procedures such as lumbar puncture or pelvic exams, while maintaining clean examination rooms and logs for equipment and supplies.