Medical Assistant

A New York City-based health services organization is seeking a certified Medical Assistant (MA) for a great opportunity on its Primary Care team in Manhattan.

About the Opportunity:

• Shift: Day
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm (rotating to 11am to 7pm every 3 weeks)
• Setting: Onsite, Medical Office

Responsibilities:

• Support providers during patient visits by obtaining vital signs and documenting results in the electronic medical record
• Perform phlebotomy, collect and process specimens, and complete point-of-care testing and quality control procedures
• Assist with EKGs, patient screenings, room preparation, and procedural support as needed
• Handle clinical and administrative follow-up tasks such as prescription requests, prior authorizations, appointment scheduling, and record updates
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, equipment logs, and other daily clinic operations in coordination with the care team

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) in an Ambulatory and/or Primary Care setting
• High School Diploma / GED
• Medical Assistant certification from an approved school
• Current BLS certification
• Experience with vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care testing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort learning new electronic medical record systems

Desired Skills:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Experience supporting HIV, LGBT+, or other diverse adult patient populations
• Background in Behavioral Health or Psychiatric Care
• Familiarity with an ambulatory practice workflow