Medical Assistant

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,953,564 - 70,833,436; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. and Samaritan Daytop Health invite applications for a Medical Assistant. You will work with the medical team under supervision, performing clinical tasks and handling clerical duties to support patient care in a community health setting.

Key duties include taking vitals, blood draws, EKGs, specimen handling, and scheduling. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for coordinating care across diverse populations.

Qualifications

• High School or GED completed.
• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant program.
• At least 1 year of MA experience in a clinic.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and EKG.
• Flexible schedule to meet participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office and EHR.
• Ability to multi-task with good organization and communication.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Team player able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform registration and processing of patients.
• Record patients' vital signs during triage.
• Draw blood and collect lab specimens as ordered.
• Perform EKGs.
• Schedule physicals, lab recalls, and referrals.
• Set appointments for referrals and follow-ups.
• Direct incoming calls and take messages.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and manage flow.
• Ensure urine specimen collection for annual exams.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Microsoft Office

EHR

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School or GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant Program

1 year MA clinic experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant

$21.97 - $24.72 per hour

Samaritan Daytop Health is a FQHC community‑based health center based in the Bronx that provides holistic, integrated primary and behavioral healthcare to adults and families. It is in collaboration with Samaritan Daytop Village which provides housing, addiction support and behavioral health to the community. The clinic offers comprehensive services including primary care, psychiatric care, preventive health services, nutritional counseling, and case management, with a strong focus on culturally responsive and affordable care for underserved populations. As a trusted partner of Samaritan Daytop Village, the health center is closely integrated with substance use, mental health, and recovery programs, allowing patients to receive coordinated physical and behavioral healthcare in a supportive, patient‑centered environment.

The Role

The Medical Assistant shall serve as a member of the medical team and will work under the direct supervision of the nursing and medical provider staff while assisting and performing a prescribed set of duties in the provision of patient care. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will assume additional responsibilities for all clerical functions in the assigned clinic, as applicable, and when assigned. This work is carried out in support of the mission and philosophy of Samaritan Daytop Health, Inc.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Perform registration and processing of all patients
• Responsible for taking and recording patient’s vital signs during the triage function
• Perform blood draws and other laboratory specimen collection as ordered by the medical provider
• Perform EKG
• Schedule patients for annual physicals, semi annuals and lab recall
• Set appointments for referrals and follow-up calls when necessary
• Direct all incoming telephone calls to appropriate parties and take messages when necessary
• Escort patients into medical provider’s examination rooms and monitor the flow of patients
• Ensure the collection of urine specimens for annual physicals

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

• High School or GED
• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant Program
• At least one (1) year of prior experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical clinic
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and EKG
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR
• Ability to multi‑task with excellent organization and communication skills
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Team player and ability to work independently