Medical Assistant - Cardiology Dept.

A New York City ambulatory care center is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Cardiology Department in Brooklyn, NY. This role supports both inpatient and outpatient cardiology care with a focus on patient flow, clinical support, and front desk coordination.

About the Opportunity:

• Shift: Day shift

• Schedule: Monday through Friday

• Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

• Setting: Ambulatory care center

Responsibilities:

• Support patient flow by greeting patients, monitoring arrivals, and escorting them to exam rooms or other departments as needed.

• Prepare patients for examinations, obtain vital signs, and document clinical information in the electronic medical record.

• Perform point-of-care testing, blood draws, EKGs, and other clinical tasks as ordered.

• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, maintain room readiness, and support patient safety and comfort.

• Handle clerical and front desk duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, processing forms, and maintaining records and supplies.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a hospital or physician office setting.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certification as a Medical Assistant.

• CPR certification.

• EKG and phlebotomy training.

• Ability to work with patients across all age groups.

• Basic computer literacy and data entry proficiency.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in cardiology, inpatient, or outpatient care.

• Experience with secretarial or front desk support in a clinical setting.

• Familiarity with electronic medical records.

• Experience supporting a diverse patient population.