Medical Assistant
New York Health•East Setauket, NY
About The Position
New York Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for its OBGYN organization in Setauket, New York. The role supports physicians and other healthcare staff in providing patient care, including patient intake, examinations, office procedures, specimen collection and testing. The schedule is five 8.5-hour days, Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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, as well as stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with an EMR system.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient intakes and accurately record information.
- Collect and process laboratory 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, 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 coverage.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
