Medical Assistant

About This Role

This role involves performing patient care under the direct supervision of a physician or nurse, including preparing patients, administering diagnostic tests, and assisting with various procedures. The Medical Assistant will also coordinate care by organizing and filing reports into medical records.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the health care team in coordinating and implementing patient care plans
• Record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review
• Perform vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures (head circumference, audiometry, vision testing)
• Document findings in the medical record
• Collect and assist providers in collecting specimens using appropriate infection control protocols
• Complete requisitions, label, and route specimens according to standard procedure
• Perform and document daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment, informing supervisor of inaccuracies
• Perform electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders and infection control standards
• Assist physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations (e.g., lumbar puncture, pelvic exam)
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stock supplies and complete required logs
• Participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required lab results and documentation are available
• Perform clerical functions such as filing medical records, processing insurance, preparing financial records, and answering phones

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• 1-3 years experience as a medical assistant, emergency medical technician or certified nursing attendant or successful completion of Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program