Medical Assistant - In Patient CACU Full-time Night Shift

Stony Brook Medicine

Stony Brook (NY)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 59,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical, laboratory, and clerical support in our Hospital. The role includes assisting physicians, preparing patients for procedures, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and handling standard lab tasks.

The position operates within the NY HELPS program framework and requires meeting minimum qualifications for the title. Non-supervisory clinical duties comprise at least 50% of the work, with front-desk and support tasks also

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year full-time experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health care setting.
Completion of a college, university, technical school or vocational school medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

Perform screening and measuring procedures (height, weight, BP, pulse, temp, EKG).
Greet and direct patients, answer phones, and route calls.
Check lab orders, collect specimens, and assist with exams and procedures.
Prepare patient information packets and assist with patient care tasks.
Maintain stock in patient care areas and reorder supplies.

Skills

EMR experience

BLS certification

MA certification

Education

One year healthcare clinical/clerical experience

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Medical Assistants perform clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities in our Hospital. Incumbents assist physicians or other medical personnel in providing patient care, preparing patients for procedures and examinations, recording vital patient data, and performing standardized routine laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, patient specimen collection, and specimen processing. Incumbents also perform routine support activities such as greeting and directing patients, producing reports, answering telephones, gathering and entering data.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Non-supervisory; performs clinical duties at least 50% of the time in accordance with prescribed procedures.

Illustrative Duties

Medical Assistants function under the direct supervision and guidance of nursing personnel in the performance of assigned duties physicians, and other medical personnel. The supervisor oversees and instructs them in how to perform special procedures and techniques, spot-checks work and provides overall direction, control and guidance. Abnormal findings or conditions are referred to the supervisor for review, confirmation, and further intervention. Medical Assistants must share pertinent information regarding patient care with physicians and nursing personnel. During an emergency situation, these positions are expected to immediately get the assistance of physicians and nursing personnel but their assistance to gather the necessary equipment during such situations may be required.

Clinical and Supportive Activities

Perform screening and measuring procedures, which include but is not limited to, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, EKG and documentation of above.
Ensure the cleanliness for each patient room.
Order supplies as needed.
Prepares patient for exam or laboratory test. Answers routine questions relative to procedures and assists physician with the examination process, including chaperoning patients during clinical exams.
Prepares and distributes patient information packets relating to the nature of the specific illness and/or medical procedure.
Assists patient who have difficulty ambulating. Escorts and transports patient to other areas.
Checks lab orders, processes patient orders and performs specimen collection per order.
Pre-cleans, prepares, and high level disinfects instruments according to established procedures and disposes of contaminated supplies in accordance with established procedures.
Assist physician with procedures.
Under the direction of a registered nurse/physician, obtains peripherally drawn blood specimens; obtains and transmits 12 lead EKG; obtains, documents, and notifies registered nurse regarding blood glucose level results obtained via point of care testing; and performs glucometer quality control checks per established policies.
Adheres to hospital policy regarding HIPPA, OSHA, Universal precautions, and proper Patient Identification as per SBUH policy and procedure.
Summons assistance in emergency situations and obtains needed equipment.
Does not perform duties that involve use of professional judgment, critical thinking, assessment, or provision of skilled care.

Support Activities

Greets patients and family, directs and escorts them to appropriate locations, and responds to routine visitor questions, monitors patient flow and communicates with patient as needed.
Answers phones, screens and routes calls as appropriate, and takes complete and accurate messages. Refers problematic phone calls to appropriate party, pages, staff, and contacts other areas of hospital as necessary for information.
Answers routine patient questions.
Maintains stock in patient care area, conducts inventory, and reorders medical and office supplies based on established requirements using automated and manual purchase order processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Either 1: one year of full time experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health care setting.
Or 2: completion of a college, university, technical school or vocational school medical assistant program.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with EMR.
BLS or Heart Saver certification.
Current certification for Medical Assistant.

Physical Demands

Must be physically capable of safely executing the duties and responsibilities required of the position. Physical demands may include: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking, lifting, pushing and/or transferring of patients.

Lifting supplies/equipment.
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position may be designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to Start Date, the Selected Candidate Must Meet the Following Requirements

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to Comply With Any of the Above Requirements Could Result in a Delayed Start Date and/or Revocation of the Employment Offer

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

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Job Field

Nursing Support

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

CACU

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Oct 14, 2026

Posting End Date