Medical Assistant - OBGYN

New York Health • Smithtown, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

New York Health (NYH) is hiring a Medical Assistant for its OBGYN organization, with work locations in Patchogue and Smithtown, New York. The role supports patient care and office operations by managing patient intake, collecting and processing specimens, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting physicians and other staff with examinations, procedures, and data entry. The position also performs EKGs and point-of-care testing and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments. The schedule is five 8.5-hour days, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Reliable transportation is needed 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 PPE 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 sit at a desk and work on a computer, stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with an EMR system (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intakes and accurately record information.
• Collect and process lab specimens, including venipuncture and diagnostic tests.
• Record patients’ vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
• Assist providers and 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- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays

What This Job Offers

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