Medical Assistant

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Medical Assistant in Westchester County, NY to support patient care, clinical procedures, and daily medical office operations.

The role requires preparing patients for appointments, assisting providers during exams, maintaining documentation, and helping ensure a positive patient experience in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete a Medical Assistant program or hold a Biology degree.
• CMA/RMA/EMT certification accepted, with 5+ years of MA experience as alternative.
• 1+ year of MA or clinical support experience required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for appointments; obtain histories.
• Assist providers during examinations and in-office procedures.
• Prepare specimens and perform basic in-office testing.
• Document patient information, exams, treatments, and results in the EMR.
• Provide medication and care instructions to patients.

Skills

Patient intake

Clinical support

HIPAA compliance

Epic EMR

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant program

Biology degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Overview - Medical Assistant

Compensation: $23/hour Location: Westchester County, NY Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office), 1-2 Saturdays per Month

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Medical Assistant in Westchester County, NY for our client, supporting patient care, clinical procedures, and daily medical office operations. This role will prepare patients for appointments, assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and help ensure an efficient and positive patient experience.

Responsibilities as the Medical Assistant

• Patient Care: Welcome patients, prepare them for appointments, obtain medical histories, and document reasons for visits.
• Clinical Support: Assist healthcare providers during examinations, treatments, and in-office procedures.
• Laboratory Support: Prepare specimens, perform basic in-office testing, and follow appropriate handling and safety procedures.
• Clinical Documentation: Accurately record patient information, examinations, treatments, and test results within the electronic medical record.
• Patient Education: Provide medication and care instructions as directed by healthcare providers.
• Medical Office Support: Maintain clinical supplies, prepare equipment and instruments, and follow HIPAA, infection control, and patient confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications for the Medical Assistant

• Education: Completion of a Medical Assistant program or a bachelor's degree in Biology is required.
• Certification: CMA, RMA, or EMT certification is accepted as a qualifying credential, with 5+ years of continuous Medical Assistant experience accepted as an alternative.
• Experience: 1+ years of Medical Assistant or related clinical support experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of patient intake, clinical procedures, medical documentation, infection control, and HIPAA requirements is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Experience with electronic medical record systems is preferred, particularly Epic.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong patient service, communication, organization, teamwork, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment are required.