Medical Assistant | Patient Care & Procedures

NYU Langone Medical Center; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Medical Center in Bethpage, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to join NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. The role supports physicians and nurses by completing patient care tasks with safe, compassionate handling in the hospital setting.

The successful candidate will assist with patient flow, vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy when needed, and chart management. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program or 2 years Medical Assistant experience.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients.
• Obtain vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed. Assist with blood collection phlebotomy as needed. Ensure chart is available for physician.
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assist with light housekeeping duties including spills.
• Assures completion of patient charges as per policy.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use. Answer telephone in treatment area and assist staff in scheduling treatments. Assist patients and communicate with physicians for prescription renewals.
• Stock exam/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
• Assist with training of new Medical Assistants. May perform administrative responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Job description

NYU Langone Medical Center in Bethpage, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to join NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. The role supports physicians and nurses by completing patient care tasks with safe, compassionate handling in the hospital setting.

The successful candidate will assist with patient flow, vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy when needed, and chart management. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential.