Mission-Driven Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Catholic Health Services; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Physician Practices in New York is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant who thrives in a team‑oriented clinical setting and values compassionate, patient‑centered care. This role blends clinical duties with administrative responsibilities to keep the practice running smoothly and deliver excellent service daily.

You will prepare exam rooms, take vitals, assist with procedures, review upcoming appointments, and support front desk tasks while upholding NYS certification

Qualifications

• Graduation from a NYS-accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 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

Teamwork

Education

NYS-accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification (NHA, AMT, AAMA, NCCT)

BCLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Catholic Health Physician Practices in New York is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant who thrives in a team‑oriented clinical setting and values compassionate, patient‑centered care. This role blends clinical duties with administrative responsibilities to keep the practice running smoothly and deliver excellent service daily.

You will prepare exam rooms, take vitals, assist with procedures, review upcoming appointments, and support front desk tasks while upholding NYS certification