Medical Assistant

2302 Highland Medical, P.C.; Forest Estates (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

2302 Highland Medical, P.C. is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians and physician assistants in caring for patients. The ideal candidate will perform clinical tasks including taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, and phlebotomy, working in a fast-paced medical office environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, experience in a medical office, and proficiency in Phlebotomy. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for patient interactions and supporting the front-desk staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a hospital setting or medical office is preferred.
• Medium proficiency in Phlebotomy and Medical Records Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and physician assistants with patient care.
• Perform clinical tasks like taking vital signs and phlebotomy.
• Prepare examination rooms and patients for examinations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Taking vital signs

Medical Records Systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

City/State: West Nyack, New York
Department: Advanced Cardiovascular Center
Work Shift: Day
Work Days: MON‑FRI
Scheduled Hours: 8 AM‑4:30 PM (8 HOURS daily, 30 HOURS weekly)
Hourly Rate: Starting at $23.00

Job Summary

Assist physicians and physician assistants with the care of patients in a medical office setting. Responsibilities include pre‑visit planning, patient rooming, medication reconciliation in the electronic medical record (EMR), and performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, and phlebotomy.

Essential Functions

• Prepare examination rooms and patient charts; escort patients to rooms and prepare them for examinations.
• Accurately record height, weight, blood pressure, and other vital data; enter findings into the EMR and graph results.
• Ask patients or guardians for reason of visit and document accordingly.
• Prepare charts for upcoming visits with required paperwork.
• Perform vision and hearing screenings as requested by the physician.
• Assist physicians and physician extenders with sick visits, preventive care visits, and paperwork preparation.
• Clean and restock rooms and equipment daily; complete end‑of‑day checklists.
• Secure referrals and schedule appointments with specialists or for tests; relay messages to patients as directed by physicians.
• Assist front‑desk staff with answering phones, filing, and other clerical duties.
• Perform phlebotomy via venipuncture or finger stick; prepare urine cultures and run laboratory tests such as strep tests.
• Assist physicians, extenders, and nurses with procedures; prepare instruments for autoclaving.
• Transport charts to and from the front desk as needed; prepare new patient charts.
• File patient visit documents and notes; support front‑desk Receptionist responsibilities.
• Document all patient information within the EHR accurately and thoroughly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Certificate in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a hospital setting or medical office.
• Medium proficiency in Phlebotomy and Medical Records Systems.
• High proficiency in taking vital signs.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

EEO Statement

Highland Medical, P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Highland Medical, P.C. will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.