Medical Assistant
New York Health•Patchogue, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
New York Health (NYH) Breast is hiring a Medical Assistant in Patchogue, NY. The role supports providers and other staff in delivering patient care and office procedures. The schedule is five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant Certificate.
- High school diploma.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, as well as standing, bending, and reaching.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with an EMR system.
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 support staff with data entry.
- Assist physicians during visits, examinations, and office procedures.
- Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance from day one
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
