Medical Assistant: Vital Signs, Phlebotomy & ECG

Northwell; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Commack, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician or nurse supervision. Role includes specimen collection, charting, vital signs, basic lab tasks, and assisting with procedures.

The position emphasizes phlebotomy, patient coordination, and strong teamwork in a primary care setting at our Commack location. Schedule and compensation reflect the health system standards and may include varied shift times.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with phlebotomy strongly preferred; must be comfortable with phlebotomy and team-based care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team to coordinate and implement patient care plans.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents findings.
• Collects and assists in specimen collection per standard procedures and infection control.
• Performs daily controls/calibration of laboratory equipment and reports inaccuracies.
• Conducts EKGs and phlebotomy per provider orders while maintaining infection control standards.
• Assists physicians and nurses with examinations and procedures following protocols.
• Maintains orderly examination rooms and inventories supplies and records required logs.
• May assist with pre-visit chart prep by ensuring lab results are available.
• Performs clerical duties to ensure efficient patient flow through the suite.
• All duties are considered essential functions under applicable laws.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Team player

Flexible

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program certificate

1–3 years experience as medical assistant

Job description

Northwell Health in Commack, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician or nurse supervision. Role includes specimen collection, charting, vital signs, basic lab tasks, and assisting with procedures.

The position emphasizes phlebotomy, patient coordination, and strong teamwork in a primary care setting at our Commack location. Schedule and compensation reflect the health system standards and may include varied shift times.