Medical Office Assistant

Catholic Health Services; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support patient care as part of the clinical team in our Melville, NY practice.

You will prepare exam rooms, manage patient flow, collect vitals, and assist with procedures to ensure timely and accurate care. A NYS-accredited MA program completion is required, with basic certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or GED required.
• Graduation from a NYS-accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred (NHA, AMT, AAMA, NCCT).
• BCLS certification (in-person training only, American Heart Association).
• Strong clinical skills including phlebotomy and aseptic technique.
• A team-first attitude and commitment to providing respectful, quality care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms: sanitize, stock supplies, and ensure medications/vaccines are ready for the day.
• Review upcoming appointments and identify gaps in care (mammograms, colonoscopies, immunizations, etc.).
• Escort patients to rooms and manage patient flow to maximize efficiency.
• Take and record vitals, patient history, allergies, medications, and current concerns.
• Assist with procedures, including EKGs, Holter monitors, and in-office testing.
• Collect and process lab specimens; track and document results.
• Perform quality control on equipment and testing materials.
• Help at the front desk when needed - greeting patients, answering phones, verifying insurance.
• Collaborate with providers and the care team to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Aseptic technique

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

NYS-accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Catholic Health Physicians Practices strives to deliver clinically excellent medical care to our patients.

We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant who will provide the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the clinical team.

Job Details

What You’ll Do:

As a key member of our clinical team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care and keeping our practice running smoothly. Your day-to-day work will directly impact our patients’ health and experience.

• Prepare exam rooms: sanitize, stock supplies, and ensure medications/vaccines are ready for the day
• Review upcoming appointments and identify gaps in care (mammograms, colonoscopies, immunizations, etc.)
• Escort patients to rooms and manage patient flow to maximize efficiency
• Take and record vitals, patient history, allergies, medications, and current concerns
• Assist with procedures, including EKGs, Holter monitors, and in-office testing
• Collect and process lab specimens; track and document results
• Perform quality control on equipment and testing materials
• Help at the front desk when needed - greeting patients, answering phones, verifying insurance
• Collaborate with providers and the care team to ensure the best patient outcomes

What You Bring:

• High School diploma and/or GED required
• Graduation from a NYS-accredited Medical Assistant programis required
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred (NHA, AMT, AAMA, NCCT)
• BCLS certification (in-person training only, American Heart Association)
• Strong clinical skills includingphlebotomyandaseptic technique
• A team-first attitude and commitment to providing respectful, quality care

Salary Range

USD $26.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.