Medical Assistant

Catholic Health; Village of Roslyn (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health seeks a Medical Assistant to join the clinical team and deliver high-quality patient care. The role supports exam room readiness, patient flow, data collection, and coordination of pre-visit planning for next-day schedules.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, lab specimen handling, and assisting with in-office procedures, plus front-d desk duties. Prior hospital experience and BLS/CPR certification required.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• BCLS/CPR training and current certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with phlebotomy and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and maintain stock and readiness for daily operations.
• Review schedules and coordinate pre-visit planning and required studies.
• Escort patients, manage flow, and collect vital signs and clinical data.
• Obtain data from tests and reports, and notify provider of changes.
• Verify orders before executing delegated tasks and assist with procedures.
• Support front desk tasks such as greeting patients and verifying insurance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Aseptic technique

Vital signs

EKG

BLS

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

EMT Certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Medical Assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being 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

Previous hospital experience/Certified Nursing Assistant/ EMT
BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association.
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.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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

Previous hospital experience/Certified Nursing Assistant/ EMT
BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association.
Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc