Medical Office Assistant - School Health Center

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

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.