Medical Assistant (MA) - Community Health

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant in New York City, NY to support a busy primary care setting with both clinical and administrative patient care functions. This role is ideal for a certified MA who is comfortable working in an ambulatory environment and handling a mix of direct patient support, specimen collection, and care coordination tasks.  About the

Opportunity:

Shift:

Day shift

Schedule:

Monday-Friday Hours:

9:00am-5:00pm, rotating to 11:00am-7:00pm 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 in 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