Medical Assistant (MA)

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support both clinical and administrative patient care in a busy clinic setting on Staten Island.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday

• Hours: 8am to 5pm (with occasional late evenings until 8pm)

• Setting: Clinic

Responsibilities:

• Support patient flow by greeting patients, managing check-in and check-out, and addressing registration needs

• Provide front desk support by answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and taking accurate messages

• Assist with direct patient care under clinical supervision, including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize equipment, maintain supplies, and ensure documentation is completed accurately

• Document patient care in the EMR, support referrals and outreach efforts, and help coordinate follow-up communication

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA)

• High school diploma or GED

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant (MA) program or eligibility to sit for the national certification exam and pass within 18 months of hire

• Experience in an Ambulatory Care setting

• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Desired Skills:

• Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree

• Working knowledge of Epic EMRS