Medical Assistant | Ambulatory Care - OB/GYN | Maternal Fetal Medicine - Queens Medical Group - Forest Hills
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens is part of the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare network, with outpatient practices and physicians that include faculty from Weill Cornell Medicine. The Medical Assistant supports practitioners and management with clinical and clerical functions in daily office operations, following established policies and procedures. The role is primarily based in Forest Hills and may require travel to other NYP Queens Medical Group locations. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with varying day-shift hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Possible Saturday coverage may be required in the future. All roles require on-site presence, and employees must live within a commutable distance to NYP. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification required within 30 days of employment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program.
- Medical Assistant certification (AAMA-CMA or AMT-RMA).
- At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Educate and prepare patients for procedures by reviewing preparation instructions, answering questions, and ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
- Observe patients, report abnormal conditions to the staff nurse, and document appropriate information in patient records.
- Measure and record patient height and weight, and take pulse and blood pressure readings.
- Draw blood, perform finger sticks, and obtain other specimens as requested by a physician or registered nurse.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures, applying aseptic principles to create and maintain a sterile field.
- Maintain stock in examination and blood-drawing rooms and maintain forms used by clinical staff.
- Perform clerical and secretarial work as needed.
- Interact with patients and colleagues in accordance with institutional service excellence standards.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
