Medical Assistant – Patient Care, Lab & EKG Support

Astera Cancer Care; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day 1

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401k

PTO

8 paid holidays (incl. 2 floating)

Job summary

New York Health (NYH) seeks a Medical Assistant in Port Jefferson Station, NY. You will manage patient intakes, collect lab specimens, record vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.

Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, assisting providers, entering data, and performing EKGs/POCT. A Medical Assistant Certificate and a HS diploma are required; EMR proficiency and bilingual English/Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• A Medical Assistant Certificate and a High School Diploma are required.
• Proficiency with an EMR system is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intakes and record information accurately.
• Collect and process lab specimens and venipuncture if needed.
• Record patients' vital signs and prepare them for examinations.
• Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
• Assist providers and staff with data entry and visits.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing.
• Support office procedures during visits.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

PPE knowledge

Lifts 50 pounds

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma

Job description

New York Health (NYH) seeks a Medical Assistant in Port Jefferson Station, NY. You will manage patient intakes, collect lab specimens, record vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.

Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, assisting providers, entering data, and performing EKGs/POCT. A Medical Assistant Certificate and a HS diploma are required; EMR proficiency and bilingual English/Spanish are preferred.