Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Diagnostics Support

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under physician and nurse supervision. You will prepare patients, document vital signs and lab results, and assist in coordinating care with the health care team.

The role includes specimen collection, phlebotomy, ECGs, and supporting procedures while maintaining room readiness and accurate medical records. Candidates should have MA training or equivalent experience and strong clerical skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Certificate or completion of Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program or 1-3 years MA/EMT/CNA experience
• Experience with collecting specimens and assisting in patient care may be required

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team to plan patient care
• Performs vital signs, measurements and screening procedures
• Collects specimens and prepares requisitions
• Performs daily controls/calibration of lab equipment
• Conducts electrocardiograms and phlebotomy per orders
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures following infection control protocols
• Maintains examination rooms and stocks supplies
• Pre-visit chart preparation and processing of medical records
• Performs various clerical functions to ensure patient flow

Skills

Patient care

Medical record documentation

Clerical skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training program certificate

1-3 years MA/EMT/CNA experience

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under physician and nurse supervision. You will prepare patients, document vital signs and lab results, and assist in coordinating care with the health care team.

The role includes specimen collection, phlebotomy, ECGs, and supporting procedures while maintaining room readiness and accurate medical records. Candidates should have MA training or equivalent experience and strong clerical skills.