Job Summary
The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in providing direct care to patients, which includes monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, and aiding physicians during clinical procedures. This position also entails handling clerical responsibilities, such as keeping medical records organized and ensuring that examination rooms are well-stocked and sanitized.
Responsibilities
- Perform direct patient care tasks, including vital signs monitoring.
- Collect specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Assist physicians in various clinical procedures.
- Manage clerical duties, including the maintenance of medical records.
- Ensure that examination rooms are properly stocked and sanitized.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or 1-3 years of experience in a clinical environment is mandatory.
Northwell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
