Medical Assistant

About This Role

This role involves performing direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or nurse, including preparing patients, administering and recording diagnostic tests, and assisting with coordinating patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate and implement patient care plans
• Record patient's reason for visit and related information for practitioner review
• Perform vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures, documenting findings
• Collect and assist providers in collecting specimens according to infection control protocols
• Perform and document daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Perform electrocardiograms and phlebotomy adhering to infection control standards
• Assist physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms and ensure supplies are stocked
• Participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring lab results and documentation are available
• Perform clerical functions such as filing medical records, processing insurance forms, answering phones, and ensuring efficient patient flow

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Medical Assistant training program with certificate OR 1-3 years experience as a medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or certified nursing attendant (with valid certificate) OR Successful completion of Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required; Completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate OR 1- 3 years experience as a medical assistant, emergency medical technician or certified nursing attendant ( with valid certificate) OR Successful completion of the Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program
• 1-3 years experience as a medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or certified nursing attendant, or completion of a relevant training program