Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Lab Support (4/10) + Benefits

New York Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day 1

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401k

PTO

8 paid holidays (including 2 floating)

Job summary

New York Health in Bay Shore, NY seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and manage patient flow. Responsibilities include taking patient histories, recording vital signs, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, and performing EKGs and point-of-care testing.

Requires Medical Assistant certificate and high school diploma; EMR experience preferred; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Salary starting at $22/hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate and High School Diploma are required.
• EMR experience is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intakes and record information accurately.
• Collect and process lab specimens and perform venipuncture and diagnostics.
• Record patients' vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
• Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
• Assist providers and support staff with data entry and office procedures.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing.
• Provide general assistance as needed.

Skills

Patient intake

Vital signs

EKG

Exam preparation

Sterilization

Clinical support

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

New York Health in Bay Shore, NY seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and manage patient flow. Responsibilities include taking patient histories, recording vital signs, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, and performing EKGs and point-of-care testing.

Requires Medical Assistant certificate and high school diploma; EMR experience preferred; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Salary starting at $22/hour with a comprehensive benefits package.