Medical Assistant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAvenue N & East 54th Street, Avenue N, Flatlands, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11234, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a vital extension of the physician and nursing team, performing patient care under direct supervision. The role is designed to ensure seamless coordination of care, bridging clinical support with administrative efficiency to meet patient needs. From preparing patients for examinations to managing the flow of diagnostic data, the Medical Assistant acts as a key facilitator in the daily operations of the medical suite.
Day in the Life
Your day will involve a dynamic mix of clinical and administrative tasks. You will collaborate closely with the healthcare team to implement patient care plans, recording visit reasons and patient information for practitioner review. Clinical duties include performing vital signs, screening procedures (such as vision and hearing tests), and collecting specimens using strict infection control protocols. You will also perform electrocardiograms and phlebotomy, assist with special procedures like lumbar punctures or pelvic exams, and maintain the cleanliness and supply levels of examination rooms.
Beyond clinical support, you will manage essential clerical functions, including filing medical records, processing insurance forms, and ensuring an efficient flow of patients through the suite. You will also be responsible for maintaining equipment logs and ensuring all necessary documentation is ready for practitioner review prior to visits.
Hiring Process
Candidates must meet specific qualification criteria, including a high school diploma or equivalent, and either completion of a Medical Assistant training program or 1–3 years of relevant experience as a Medical Assistant, EMT, or Certified Nursing Attendant. Successful completion of the Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program is also an accepted pathway.
Equal Opportunity
All responsibilities noted are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Northwell Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Avenue N & East 54th Street, Avenue N, Flatlands, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11234, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures including vision and audiometry
- check_circleAssist physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations
- check_circlePerform clerical functions including filing records, processing insurance forms, and managing patient flow
- check_circlePerform daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment and report inaccuracies
- check_circleCollect and assist in collecting specimens using appropriate infection control protocols
- check_circleConduct electrocardiograms and phlebotomy procedures in accordance with provider orders
- check_circleCollaborate with healthcare team to coordinate and implement patient care plans
- check_circlePrepare patient charts and ensure required lab results are available for practitioner review
- check_circleMaintain cleanliness of examination rooms and ensure adequate supply levels
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
- verifiedCompletion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate OR 1-3 years experience as a medical assistant, emergency medical technician or certified nursing attendant (with valid certificate) OR Successful completion of the Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Phlebotomy, Electrocardiograms, Audiometry, Vision Testing, Lumbar Puncture, Pelvic Exam, Infection Control, Universal Protocol, Patient Identification, Equipment Disinfection.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Assistant at Northwell Health
What does a Medical Assistant at Northwell Health do?expand_more
In this Medical Assistant at Northwell Health role, you will perform vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures including vision and audiometry; assist physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations; perform clerical functions including filing records, processing insurance forms, and managing patient flow; and perform daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment and report inaccuracies.
What are the requirements for this Medical Assistant role?expand_more
Northwell Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; and Completion of a Medical Assistant training program with certificate OR 1-3 years experience as a medical assistant, emergency medical technician or certified nursing attendant (with valid certificate) OR Successful completion of the Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program.
Where is the Medical Assistant role at Northwell Health located?expand_more
Medical Assistant at Northwell Health is based in Avenue N & East 54th Street, Avenue N, Flatlands, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11234, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Medical Assistant job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Northwell Health has listed this Medical Assistant role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Medical Assistant role?expand_more
Medical Assistant at Northwell Health typically requires 1–3 years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
What skills do you need for the Medical Assistant role at Northwell Health?expand_more
Key skills for Medical Assistant at Northwell Health include Phlebotomy; Electrocardiograms; Audiometry; Vision Testing; Lumbar Puncture; Pelvic Exam; Infection Control; and Universal Protocol.
What education is required for Medical Assistant at Northwell Health?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or equivalent required.
What category does the Medical Assistant role belong to?expand_more
Medical Assistant at Northwell Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.