Medical Assistant

New York Health•Holbrook, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Health (NYH) is seeking a Medical Assistant for its primary care organization in Holbrook, New York. The Medical Assistant supports physicians and other staff in providing comprehensive, compassionate patient care. Duties include patient intake, collecting and processing specimens, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians with visits and office procedures, and performing EKGs and point-of-care testing. The position also involves equipment sterilization and data entry support. The work schedule is five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Reliable transportation is needed to travel to NYH locations for patient care needs.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certificate.
High School Diploma.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, 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 patient information.
Collect and process lab specimens, including performing venipuncture and diagnostic tests.
Record patients’ vital signs.
Prepare patients for examinations.
Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
Assist providers and other 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.