Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

Northwell Health; Town of New Castle (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care under supervision. You will prepare patients, assist with physician and nurse procedures, record vital signs, draw and process specimens, and help keep medical records organized.

The role supports coordination of care, performs phlebotomy and ECG as ordered, maintains room cleanliness, documents in the medical record, and assists with routine exams while following infection control standards.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate OR 1-3 years experience as a medical assistant, EMT or CNA with valid certificate OR Successful completion of the Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with health care team to coordinate and implement patient care plans.
• Record vital signs, height/weight and screening procedures; document findings in the medical record.
• Collect specimens and assist in specimen handling per standard procedures; complete requisitions and labeling.
• Perform daily controls/calibration of laboratory equipment and report inaccuracies.
• Perform electrocardiograms and phlebotomy per provider orders; adhere to infection control standards.
• Assist physicians and nurses with procedures such as lumbar puncture and pelvic exam following protocols.
• Maintain orderly examination rooms; stock supplies and complete required logs.
• May assist in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring lab results are available in the medical record.
• Handle clerical tasks: filing, processing insurance forms, financial records, answering phones, and ensuring efficient patient flow.

Ausbildung

Medical Assistant certificate

EMT or CNA experience (1-3 years)

Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program

Jobbeschreibung

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care under supervision. You will prepare patients, assist with physician and nurse procedures, record vital signs, draw and process specimens, and help keep medical records organized.

The role supports coordination of care, performs phlebotomy and ECG as ordered, maintains room cleanliness, documents in the medical record, and assists with routine exams while following infection control standards.