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