Catholic Health
Long Island health system
Medical Office Assistant
About the job
- Completion of a New York State-accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, obtained through in-person training, is required.
- Proficiency in phlebotomy, electronic health record systems, aseptic technique, and clinical equipment is required.
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills are required.
- Prepare and maintain examination rooms, equipment, supplies, and medications according to protocol.
- Greet, identify, and escort patients, and explain the medical assistant's role and procedures.
- Collect and document patient data, including vital signs, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
- Perform pre-visit planning and identify care gaps.
- Assist providers with in-office procedures and diagnostic testing, including electrocardiograms and laboratory collection.
- Collect, process, and document laboratory specimens, and perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived testing and quality controls.
- Monitor electronic health record messages, health reminders, and delegated tasks according to provider direction.
- Provide age-appropriate patient education and coordinate referrals, testing, and prior authorizations.
- Maintain infection control, safety, and aseptic technique standards.
- Participate in team huddles, meetings, and orientation of new staff.
- Support efficient patient flow and clinical operations.
- Operate and maintain clinical equipment and report maintenance issues.
- Manage inventory, ordering, stocking, and expiration monitoring of supplies.
- Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous and infectious waste.
- Assist with front-end duties, including greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- National Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
About the company
Catholic Health is a Catholic nonprofit health system serving Long Island. The organization operates hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory sites, home care, hospice, rehabilitation, and specialty programs. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Its operating model centers on mission-based care delivered through hospitals and community settings with shared clinical, technology, and administrative support. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, home care, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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