Patient Care Medical Assistant & Care Coordinator

Northwell Health; Brooklyn (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and documenting in the medical record.

Role involves phlebotomy, ECGs, and assisting with procedures while following infection control protocols and universal precautions. Strong clerical and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate or related work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience as a medical assistant, EMT, or CNA with valid certificate is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with care team to coordinate and implement patient care plans.
• Record visit reason and patient information for practitioner review.
• Take vital signs, height, weight, and screening tests; document findings.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medical administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program with certificate

1-3 years experience as MA/EMT/CNA

Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Northwell Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and documenting in the medical record.

Role involves phlebotomy, ECGs, and assisting with procedures while following infection control protocols and universal precautions. Strong clerical and organizational skills are essential.