Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Garden City

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

23h • 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 with patient care by completing assigned tasks and providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, with an understanding of the challenges patients and families may face during hospitalization, procedures, or diagnostic testing.

The Medical Assistant supports patient flow and comfort, prepares exam and treatment areas, obtains vital signs and weights, and assists with EKGs, phlebotomy, and medical procedures. The role also maintains supplies and equipment, supports patient documentation and charges, handles telephone and scheduling tasks, and may assist with administrative duties and training new Medical Assistants.

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

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas, including escorting patients.
• Obtain vital signs and weights, perform EKGs when needed, and assist with blood collection and phlebotomy as needed.
• Ensure the patient's chart and relevant lab work and test reports are available for the physician 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 completion of patient charges according to policy.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use.
• Answer telephone calls 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• 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