Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Garden City

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Internal Medicine team in Garden City. The role assists physicians and nurses in caring for patients and families by completing assigned patient-care tasks and providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, with an understanding of the challenges patients may face during hospitalization or while undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests. The position also supports patient flow, exam-room readiness, administrative tasks, and communication with patients and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Knowledge of EPIC Ambulatory.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Escort patients as needed.
• Obtain vital signs and weights, and perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) when needed.
• Assist with blood collection and phlebotomy as needed.
• Ensure the physician has the patient's chart and relevant laboratory work and test reports when indicated.
• Assist physicians with procedures, including GI procedures and medical exams.
• Clean exam rooms and treatment areas after each patient and prepare them for the next patient.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning spills.
• Assist patients with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating, and maintaining comfort.
• Ensure patient charges are completed according to policy.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use.
• Answer the telephone in the treatment area and assist staff with scheduling treatments.
• Assist patients and communicate with physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Stock exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
• Assist with training new Medical Assistants.
• Perform administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

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