OBGYN Medical Assistant — Hands-On Patient Care & Lab

New York Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day 1

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401k

PTO

8 paid holidays (including 2 floating)

Job summary

New York Health (NYH) in Patchogue, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for our OBGYN team. You will manage patient intakes, record vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, collect lab specimens, and assist physicians during visits.

The role requires a Medical Assistant Certificate and a high school diploma, with EMR proficiency preferred. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, have reliable transportation to NYH locations, and maintain standard precautions and PPE.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate and a High School Diploma are required.
• Proficiency with an EMR system is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Reliable transportation to travel to NYH locations for patient care needs.
• Knowledge of standard precautions and the use of PPE when handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information recording.
• Collect and process lab specimens, including venipuncture and diagnostic tests.
• Record patients' vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
• Assist providers and support staff in data entry.
• Assist physicians during visits with examinations and all office procedures.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

New York Health (NYH) in Patchogue, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for our OBGYN team. You will manage patient intakes, record vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, collect lab specimens, and assist physicians during visits.

The role requires a Medical Assistant Certificate and a high school diploma, with EMR proficiency preferred. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, have reliable transportation to NYH locations, and maintain standard precautions and PPE.