Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - North Babylon

NYU Langone Health • North Babylon, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Internal Medicine team in North Babylon. The role assists physicians and nurses with patient care by completing assigned tasks and providing competent, safe, and compassionate support to patients and families, including those facing hospitalization, procedures, or diagnostic testing. The Medical Assistant also supports clinic operations, patient flow, room preparation, scheduling, and administrative needs.

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 computer knowledge.
• 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 patient charts and relevant laboratory work and test reports are available for physicians.
• Assist physicians with procedures, including GI procedures and medical examinations.
• 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 telephones 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.

What This Job Offers

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