Medical Assistant

OneOncology • East Setauket, NY

19h

About The Position

New York Health (NYH) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care at its primary care practice. The role involves patient intake, specimen collection and processing, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians during visits, and supporting office procedures and data entry. The position requires five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Reliable transportation is required to travel to NYH locations for patient care needs.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certificate.
• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of standard precautions and ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Reliable transportation to travel to NYH locations for patient care needs.
• Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, standing, bending, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with an EMR system.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intakes and accurately record information.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens, including performing venipuncture and diagnostic tests.
• Record patients’ vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
• Assist providers and other support staff with data entry.
• Assist physicians during visits with examinations and office procedures.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance from Day 1
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED