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NewYork-Presbyterian

New York academic health system

Medical Assistant - Multiple Teams

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026Deadline 10/31/26
$32.55 - $39.06/hr
Entry
Forest Hills, Queens, NY, USA
In PersonPrimarily based in Forest Hills; travel to other NYP Queens Medical Group locations may be required. On-site; no travel reimbursement.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required within 30 days of employment.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Educate and prepare patients for procedures by reviewing preparation instructions, answering questions, and ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
  • Observe patients’ conditions, report abnormal conditions to the staff nurse, and document appropriate information in patient records.
  • Measure and record patient height and weight, and take pulse and blood pressure readings.
  • Draw blood from patients, perform finger sticks, and obtain other specimens as requested by a physician or registered nurse.
  • Assist with diagnostic procedures using aseptic principles to create and maintain a sterile field.
  • Maintain stock items for examination and blood-drawing rooms, as well as forms used by clinical staff.
  • Perform clerical and secretarial work as needed, and interact with patients and colleagues in accordance with institutional service excellence standards.
  • Perform other job-related duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program.
  • Medical Assistant certification, such as AAMA-CMA or AMT-RMA.
  • At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in an outpatient setting.

About the company

NewYork-Presbyterian is an academic health system serving New York City and surrounding communities. The system provides hospital, specialty, emergency, outpatient, research, and medical education services in affiliation with major medical schools. It serves patients, families, clinicians, students, researchers, and communities across New York. Its operating model centers on academic medicine integrated with hospitals, physician teams, research programs, technology, facilities, and centralized operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, and patient access. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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