Float Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Support

NYU Langone Health; North Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island in North Babylon is seeking a Medical Assistant - Float to support physicians and nurses by completing patient care tasks and ensuring safe, compassionate care. The role emphasizes understanding hospitalization challenges while assisting with procedures and tests.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or MA program graduate or 2 years MA experience; BLS and MA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program or 2 years MA experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients.
• Obtain vital signs, weights, and Electrocardiograms (EKG) when needed. Assist with blood collection phlebotomy as needed. Ensure chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for physician when the physician sees the patient. Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams).
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assist with light housekeeping duties which include spills. Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort.
• Assures completion of patient charges as per policy.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use. Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments. Assists patients and communicates with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Stock exam roomtreatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
• Assists with training of new Medical Assistants. May perform administrative responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Computer basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

2 years Medical Assistant experience

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island in North Babylon is seeking a Medical Assistant - Float to support physicians and nurses by completing patient care tasks and ensuring safe, compassionate care. The role emphasizes understanding hospitalization challenges while assisting with procedures and tests.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or MA program graduate or 2 years MA experience; BLS and MA certification are preferred.