Medical Assistant

Catholic Health; Greenvale (NY); On-site; USD 35,349 - 45,956; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health seeks a Medical Office Assistant to join our clinical team in New York. The role supports exam preparation, patient flow, data collection, and coordination of tests and procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and safe patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting with on-site procedures, collecting vitals, labs, and coordinating with providers while also handling basic front office tasks such as greeting patients and verifying insurance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program is required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred (NHA, AMT, AAMA, N CST).
• BCLS training and current certification required (American Heart Association).
• Proficiency with phlebotomy and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms and equipment per protocol.
• Reviews next day schedule and ensures necessary tests/records are available.
• Escorts patients and manages patient flow for efficiency.
• Collects and documents patient information including vital signs and symptoms.
• Obtains data from tests and reports findings to the provider.
• Confirms and clarifies orders before delegated tasks.
• Collects and processes laboratory specimens; performs quality checks.
• Gives front office support: greets patients, answers phones, verifies insurances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Aseptic technique

EKG

Patient care

Education

NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients. We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by becoming an integral part of the clinical team.

Job Details

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including: disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day.
• Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency.
• Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms.
• Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance.
• Performs, prepares for and assists with in-office procedures which may include but not limited to EKG, holter monitor and other ancillary testing.
• Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NYS accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (National Healthcareer Association, American Medical Technologist, American Association of Medical Assistants, and National Centers for Competency Testing) preferred.
• BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association - in person classes only. Virtual classes are not accepted.
• Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc.

Salary Range

USD $25.66 - USD $33.36 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

Benefits

At Catholic Health, we offer generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.