Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses with patient care under supervision. The role includes preparing patients for exams, recording vital signs, and assisting with specimen collection and diagnostic tests in alignment with infection control standards.

Responsibilities extend to maintaining orderly exam rooms, documenting in the medical record, and supporting clerical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed Medical Assistant training program with certificate, or 1–3 years MA/EMT/CNA experience.
• Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program completion is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under supervision and prepare patients for procedures.
• Take vital signs and document findings in the medical record.
• Collect and assist in specimen collection per protocol.
• Maintain examination rooms and required logs.
• Perform clerical tasks and ensure efficient patient flow through the suite.
• Follow infection control standards and universal protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program with certificate

1-3 years experience MA/EMT/CNA

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses with patient care under supervision. The role includes preparing patients for exams, recording vital signs, and assisting with specimen collection and diagnostic tests in alignment with infection control standards.

Responsibilities extend to maintaining orderly exam rooms, documenting in the medical record, and supporting clerical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.