Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Ops

Catholic Health; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Physician Practices is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support the clinical team and enhance the patient experience in a fast-paced NYS-based practice.

As part of the care team, you will assist with exams, collect vitals, manage EHR data, and help with in-office procedures while upholding strict infection control practices. Must complete a NYS-accredited MA program and hold BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS-accredited Medical Assistant program.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BCLS certification (AHA, in-person only).
• National MA certification preferred.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, EHR systems, clinical procedures, and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and equipment; maintain supplies, medications, and vaccines.
• Greet, identify, and escort patients; explain role and procedures.
• Collect and document patient data including vitals, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Perform pre-visit planning and identify gaps in care.
• Assist providers with in-office procedures and diagnostic testing (e.g., EKGs, lab collection).
• Collect, process, and document laboratory specimens; maintain quality control logs.
• Monitor EHR messages, health reminders, and diagnostic testing per provider direction.
• Provide age-appropriate patient education and coordinate referrals, procedures, and prior authorizations.
• Uphold infection control, safety, and aseptic techniques at all times.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EHR systems

Aseptic technique

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

NYS-accredited Medical Assistant program

High School Diploma or GED

National MA certification

Job description

Catholic Health Physician Practices is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support the clinical team and enhance the patient experience in a fast-paced NYS-based practice.

As part of the care team, you will assist with exams, collect vitals, manage EHR data, and help with in-office procedures while upholding strict infection control practices. Must complete a NYS-accredited MA program and hold BCLS certification.