Medical Office Assistant — Patient-Focused Clinic Support

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

Job summary

Catholic Health Services in New York is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to join our clinical care team. Under supervision, the MOA performs front-end and clinical duties to support patient flow, safety and satisfaction in a team-based setting.

You will prepare exam rooms, review schedules for gaps, escort patients, record vitals and history, assist with EKGs and in-office testing, collect labs, and help with front desk tasks as needed to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or GED required.
• Graduation from a NYS-accredited Medical Assistant program is 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

Strong clinical skills

Team-first attitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

NYS-accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Catholic Health Services in New York is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to join our clinical care team. Under supervision, the MOA performs front-end and clinical duties to support patient flow, safety and satisfaction in a team-based setting.

You will prepare exam rooms, review schedules for gaps, escort patients, record vitals and history, assist with EKGs and in-office testing, collect labs, and help with front desk tasks as needed to ensure high-quality care.