Medical Assistant (MA) - Vascular Surgery Dept

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant in Brooklyn, NY to support a vascular surgery department in an ambulatory care setting. This role helps ensure efficient patient flow while delivering clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

About the Opportunity:

• Shift: Day
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm
• Setting: Ambulatory Care Center

Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and coordinate patient flow to support an efficient and positive care experience
• Escort patients to exam rooms, prepare them for visits, and assist physicians during examinations and procedures as needed
• Obtain and record vital signs, perform point-of-care testing, collect specimens, and complete related clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Support pre-visit planning, including chart review, completion of required forms, and identification of care gaps
• Provide administrative and clerical support such as answering phones, scheduling follow-up care, processing messages, and maintaining exam room readiness and supplies

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Doctor's Office setting
• High School Diploma / GED
• Certification as a Medical Assistant
• CPR certification
• EKG and Phlebotomy training
• Computer savvy
• Strong customer service, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

• Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
• Bilingual
• Phlebotomy certification
• Experience with vascular surgery or other specialty care environments