Medical Assistant

Paychex Inc.; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Island Premier Medical Care - Internal Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and manage clerical tasks. You will assist with patient care, collect histories, document in EMR, and help maintain a clean, stocked exam setting.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs and EKGs, handling specimens, processing records, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Full-time position located in Commack, NY with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems essential.
• Minimum one year of recent medical facility or clinic experience; externship acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules, organize patient flow, and room patients.
• Collect patient history and document in EMR.
• Take vital signs and perform EKGs.
• Set up equipment, maintain exam rooms, and stock supplies.
• Assist with procedures and handle specimens; perform CLIA waived tests.
• Send and receive medical records and obtain lab results.
• Ensure results are reviewed by physician and followed up as directed.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Medical Terminology

EKG experience

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Patient care

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Computer skills

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

General Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of duties that may be both clinical and administrative tasks. This includes assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Expected to provide information to patients so that they benefit from the clinical services.

Essential Functions:

• Check schedules, organize patient flow, room patients.
• Collect patient history including medications and reason for visit, chart in EMR, relay information
• Check vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), measure height and weight, take EKGs
• Set up equipment, maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, order supplies, keep exam rooms stocked
• Assist with minor procedures, handle specimens, do CLIA waived tests
• Send and receive medical records, obtain lab and test results
• Ensure patient results are reviewed by physician in a timely manner, provide appropriate followup as directed
• Follow HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as necessary

Category Medical Assistant

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Long Island Premier Medical Care - Internal Medicine

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Computer skills including knowledge of EMRs

Experience:

• Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility or provider's office and/or documented evidence of externship in a medical office
• EKGs, vital signs, possible venipuncture experience

Physical Demands:

Medical Assistants may spend a great deal of their professional day walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day. Bending or twisting of the body may also be a frequent occurrence.

Shift -not applicable-

Tags Benefits, Life insurance, PTO, 401K, Student loan reimbursement. Office located in Commack

Salary Range $20-$24.98 per hour

Position Medical Assistant

Open Date 9/29/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.