Dermatology Medical Assistant - 4 Ten-Hour Days, No Nights

Northwell; Great River (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health’s Dermatology group in Great River, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams. Under supervision you will prepare patients, perform vital signs, collect specimens and document results to help inform patient care.

You will assist with procedures, maintain clean exam rooms, handle clerical tasks, and ensure efficient flow of patients through the suite. Schedule features four 10-hour days, no nights or weekends, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant training program certificate or 1–3 years MA/EMT/CNA experience.
• Successful completion of Northwell Health MA training program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care team to coordinate and implement care plans.
• Record reason for visit and relevant patient information for practitioner review.
• Take vital signs, height and weight; perform screening tests and document results.
• Collect specimens and assist in labeling and routing per protocol.
• Perform daily controls and calibration of equipment; report discrepancies.
• Perform electrocardiograms and phlebotomy per orders; follow infection control.
• Assist during procedures including lumbar puncture and pelvic exams with proper protocol.
• Maintain rooms, stock supplies, and ensure logs and checks are up to date.
• Handle clerical tasks: filing, insurance forms, financial records, phones.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG

Infection control

Medical records

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certificate/training

Job description

Northwell Health’s Dermatology group in Great River, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams. Under supervision you will prepare patients, perform vital signs, collect specimens and document results to help inform patient care.

You will assist with procedures, maintain clean exam rooms, handle clerical tasks, and ensure efficient flow of patients through the suite. Schedule features four 10-hour days, no nights or weekends, and opportunities for professional growth.