Medical Assistant

About This Role

Perform patient care duties under the direct supervision of a physician or nurse, including preparing patients, administering diagnostic tests, and assisting with procedures. This role involves coordinating patient care, maintaining examination rooms, and performing clerical functions to ensure efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team members 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 including head circumference, audiometry, and vision testing
• Collect specimens using appropriate protocols and label/route them according to standard procedure
• Perform and document daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Perform electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders and infection control standards
• Assist physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms and ensure par levels of supplies are maintained
• Perform pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required lab results and documentation are available
• Perform clerical functions such as filing medical records, processing insurance forms, answering phones, and assuring efficient patient flow

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 (with valid certificate) OR Successful completion of the Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program