Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Phlebotomy Pro

Northwell Career Site; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by preparing patients, assisting with examinations, and documenting care in the medical record. You will collect specimens, perform vital signs, and help coordinate care to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include completing basic lab tasks, performing ECGs and phlebotomy per orders, maintaining exam room cleanliness, stocking supplies, and assisting with chart preparation and routine clerical duties

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team to coordinate and implement plans for patient care.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents findings.
• Collects and assists in collection of specimens following standard procedures.
• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment as needed.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy per provider orders and adheres to infection control standards.
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures and examinations following protocols.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks rooms and checks logs and equipment.
• May participate in pre-visit chart preparation ensuring required lab results are available.
• Handles clerical tasks such as filing, processing insurance forms, and ensuring efficient patient flow.
• All responsibilities noted are essential functions under the ADA.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program certificate

Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by preparing patients, assisting with examinations, and documenting care in the medical record. You will collect specimens, perform vital signs, and help coordinate care to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include completing basic lab tasks, performing ECGs and phlebotomy per orders, maintaining exam room cleanliness, stocking supplies, and assisting with chart preparation and routine clerical duties