Dermatology Medical Assistant — 4-Day Week Schedule

Northwell; Great River (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Great River, NY seeks a Medical Assistant to support dermatology clinics under physician/nurse supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, recording vital signs, drawing specimens, and assisting with procedures in a fast-paced dermatology setting.

The role emphasizes infection control, chart preparation, and coordinating care while maintaining accurate medical records. 4-day work week, 10-hour shifts, and robust credentialing support are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certificate or 1-3 years’ experience as MA/EMT/CNA (with certificate) or completion of Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program.
• Ability to perform clinical and clerical duties in a dermatology setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team to plan and implement patient care; records reason for visit and related information for review.
• Performs vital signs, height/weight, and screening procedures; documents findings in the medical record.
• Collects specimens and assists providers in collection according to protocols; completes requisitions and routes specimens.
• Performs and documents daily calibration of laboratory equipment; informs supervisor of any issues.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy per provider orders; adheres to infection control standards.
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures and examinations following infection control and universal protocol.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks supplies and maintains logs.
• May assist with pre-visit chart preparation to ensure lab results are available.
• Handles clerical tasks such as filing medical records, processing forms, and ensuring efficient patient flow.
• All responsibilities are considered essential functions under applicable regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assisting

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate or 1-3 years experience OR Northwell training

Tools

EKG equipment

Phlebotomy supplies

Lab equipment

Job description

Northwell Health in Great River, NY seeks a Medical Assistant to support dermatology clinics under physician/nurse supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, recording vital signs, drawing specimens, and assisting with procedures in a fast-paced dermatology setting.

The role emphasizes infection control, chart preparation, and coordinating care while maintaining accurate medical records. 4-day work week, 10-hour shifts, and robust credentialing support are offered.