Medical Assistant

A medical center is seeking a Medical Assistant in Brooklyn, New York to support a neurology practice in an ambulatory care setting. This role focuses on patient flow, clinical support, and front-to-back office coordination to help ensure a positive patient experience.

About the Opportunity:

• Shift: Day shift
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Setting: Ambulatory care center

Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and visitors, coordinate patient flow, and support timely rooming and visit preparation.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs, and document patient information and medical history in the electronic medical record.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, including preparing rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and other preliminary patient assessments as ordered.
• Support administrative and care coordination duties such as answering phones, making reminder calls, handling referrals and appointments, and maintaining stocked, clean exam rooms.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant certification.
• CPR certification.
• Training in EKG and phlebotomy.
• 1 to 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in a hospital or physician office setting.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy with the ability to perform basic data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English as required by the position.

Desired Skills:

• Associate degree or equivalent education, training, and experience in a clinical practice.
• Bilingual communication skills.