Clinical Support Specialist: Patient Care & Front Desk

Northwell Career Site; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Career Site is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform direct patient care under supervision of a physician or clinician. The role involves room preparation, patient interviews, vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, and assisting clinicians during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities also include clerical support, patient registration, insurance processing, and maintaining infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months to one year course in Medical Assisting or 1-3 years of medical assistant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure cleanliness and supply readiness.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and perform measurements.
• Record vitals and findings in medical records for clinician review.
• Collect specimens and prepare laboratory requisitions and labels.
• Assist clinicians during examinations and procedures as required.
• Maintain infection control standards and prepare equipment for use.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments and handle basic clerical duties.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vital signs collection

Infection control

Clerical support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assisting training or 1-3 years experience

Tools

EKG equipment

Medical exam room setup

Job description

Northwell Career Site is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform direct patient care under supervision of a physician or clinician. The role involves room preparation, patient interviews, vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, and assisting clinicians during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities also include clerical support, patient registration, insurance processing, and maintaining infection control standards.