MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT - HCZ PA2

The Institute For Family Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute For Family Health is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to join the care team at 60 East 112th Street, New York, NY 10029. The role supports patient care under RN/LPN supervision and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

HS Diploma or GED with a medical assistant certificate is required, plus at least 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include measurements, assisting procedures, charting, specimen collection, and maintaining a clean, efficient patient area.

Qualifications

• Follows supervision plan of RN/LPN and health team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Certified or documented Basic Life Support and Infection Control certs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Record patient data including heights, weights, and vitals.
• Assist with procedures (sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, biopsies).
• Maintain patient charts, clinic logs, and databases.
• Collect specimens and perform basic point-of-care tasks.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and organized; manage time to meet goals.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Certificate (medical assistant school)

Job description

• Location 60 East 112th Street,New York, NY, 10029,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT, HEALTHCARE
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name HR
• Phone HR

Description

Summary:

The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit. The position works under the supervision of an LPN/RN. The Medical Office Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development over the life span, ability to recognize data reflective of the patient’s status and inform the Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse of observations.

Requirements

• Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN
• Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurement
• Assists with medical procedures as required, i.e. sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies
• Maintains Patient Charts/record/clinic logs and database as necessary
• Collects specimens
• Competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals.
• Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
• Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed upon time frames.
• Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
• Ensures that all patients, visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school required
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture and taking vitals
• Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Current Infection Control Certificate

The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.

School-Based Health Center position. Candidates must be able to work independently both at the front desk and in clinical tasks.