Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

NYU Grossman School of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York invites applications for a Medical Assistant to support physicians, Advanced Care Practitioners and nurses in providing patient care. This role validates patient identifiers, prepares rooms for examination, measures vital signs, draws blood, and performs data entry.

The position also involves scheduling, answering calls, and maintaining EMR documentation while upholding HIPAA privacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of Medical Assistant Program or certification.
• Competencies: English; able to multitask in a team setting.
• Experience with clinical software and patient data entry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examination.
• Measure and record patient vital signs; collect blood samples as per policy.
• Assist physicians and nurses in patient care and document in EPIC.
• Handle inbasket messages and coordinate with providers.
• Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked per infection control standards.
• Provide positive patient experience and effective communication with staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA)

Tools

EPIC EMR

MyChart

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York invites applications for a Medical Assistant to support physicians, Advanced Care Practitioners and nurses in providing patient care. This role validates patient identifiers, prepares rooms for examination, measures vital signs, draws blood, and performs data entry.

The position also involves scheduling, answering calls, and maintaining EMR documentation while upholding HIPAA privacy.