Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Support

SilkRoad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (FGP) to support physicians and nurses in Laurelton, Queens. The role includes preparing patients, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, and handling administrative duties such as scheduling and data entry in the EMR system.

The candidate will work under NYU Langone Health’s guidelines, ensuring patient privacy and quality care while coordinating with clinicians and administrative staff to maintain smooth patient flow and accurate medical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or current MA Certification is required on hire.
• Competencies include working knowledge of English and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare rooms for examinations.
• Measure and record patient vital signs and collect blood samples as per policy.
• Perform administrative tasks including scheduling, data entry, and managing patient communications.
• Assist with transcription of physician encounters into the EMR/EPIC system.
• Maintain patient privacy and HIPAA compliance throughout patient interactions.

Skills

English fluency

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EPIC

EMR

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (FGP) to support physicians and nurses in Laurelton, Queens. The role includes preparing patients, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, and handling administrative duties such as scheduling and data entry in the EMR system.

The candidate will work under NYU Langone Health’s guidelines, ensuring patient privacy and quality care while coordinating with clinicians and administrative staff to maintain smooth patient flow and accurate medical