Patient Care Medical Assistant: Vital Signs & Lab Support

Northwell Health; Armonk (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patients under direct supervision, including preparing patients for physicians, administering procedures, and recording test results. The role emphasizes collaboration with the health care team to coordinate care and maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, ECG and phlebotomy, and assisting with procedures while adhering to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training program with certificate or 1-3 years experience as MA/EMT/CNA or completion of Northwell Health MA training program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team to coordinate and implement patient care plans and record visit reason and related information.
• Performs vital signs, height/weight, and screening procedures; documents findings in medical record.
• Collects specimens and assist in proper labeling, routing, and requisitions per standard procedure.
• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment; informs supervisor of inaccuracies.
• Conducts electrocardiograms and phlebotomy per provider orders; adheres to infection control standards.
• Assists physicians and nurses with procedures and examinations following infection control and universal protocols.
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks supplies and checks required logs and equipment.
• May assist with pre-visit chart prep to ensure lab results and documentation are available.
• Performs related clerical duties to ensure efficient patient flow through the suite.
• All responsibilities are essential functions under the ADA; related duties may be included.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program with certificate or 1-3 years relevant experience or Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Northwell Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patients under direct supervision, including preparing patients for physicians, administering procedures, and recording test results. The role emphasizes collaboration with the health care team to coordinate care and maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, ECG and phlebotomy, and assisting with procedures while adhering to infection control standards.