Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Northwell Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician and nurse supervision. You will prepare patients, collect specimens, perform vital signs, ECGs, and phlebotomy, and assist in coordinating care within a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining exam rooms, processing documents, and assisting with procedures while adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate OR 1–3 years experience in medical support roles.
• Successful completion of Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patients for physician and completing orders.
• Take vital signs, height/weight, and basic screening procedures.
• Collect specimens and assist with lab work following standard procedures.
• Perform daily calibration/maintenance checks on equipment.
• Conduct ECGs and venipuncture per orders and infection control standards.
• Assist physicians with procedures and patient handling during exams.
• Maintain clean, stocked examination rooms and logs for equipment and supplies.
• Prepare pre-visit chart materials and ensure labs and documentation are available.
• Handle clerical tasks and ensure efficient patient flow through the suite.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program or certificate

Tools

ECG equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician and nurse supervision. You will prepare patients, collect specimens, perform vital signs, ECGs, and phlebotomy, and assist in coordinating care within a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining exam rooms, processing documents, and assisting with procedures while adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.