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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 7
Full-timeGreat River, NY, USA$34.8k - $52k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant training program with a certificate, 1–3 years of experience as a medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or certified nursing attendant with a valid certificate, or successful completion of the Northwell Health Medical Assistant training program is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with members of the health care team to coordinate and implement patient-care plans, and record the reason for visits and related patient information for practitioner review when applicable.
  • Perform vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures, which may include head circumference, audiometry, and vision testing; document findings in the medical record.
  • Collect specimens and assist providers with specimen collection using appropriate protocols such as infection control; complete requisitions, label specimens, and route them according to standard procedure.
  • Perform and document daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment when needed, and inform the supervisor when inaccurate controls are noted.
  • Perform electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders, adhering to infection control standards, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, isolation of patients with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection or sterilization.
  • Assist physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations, including lumbar punctures and pelvic exams, following infection control, universal protocol, and patient identification procedures; secure supplies, ensure the patient is properly undressed and draped, provide instruments to physicians, hold the patient as required, and assist the patient after the procedure or examination.
  • Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stock assigned rooms and cupboards; maintain supply par levels; and check and complete required logs and equipment checks, including refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, automated external defibrillator, suction, and other required checks.
  • Participate in pre-visit chart preparation when applicable by ensuring required laboratory results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review in practices using paper medical records.
  • Perform clerical functions such as filing paper medical records, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, photocopying, answering phones, and supporting efficient patient flow through the suite.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Founded
1997

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