Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Pediatrics, Primary Care & Specialty Services

A busy healthcare practice in Hempstead is seeking a dependable, patient-focused Medical Assistant to support pediatric, primary care, and specialty services. This cross-functional role includes preparing patients for visits, assisting providers with clinical procedures, completing screenings and tests, documenting care, and helping keep patient flow running smoothly.

The schedule requires flexibility within these office hours:

• Monday: 9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.

Work hours will be arranged within these coverage windows based on patient-care and operational needs, with no more than 40 hours scheduled per week. Occasional coverage across service lines may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, confirm their identity, and prepare them for appointments
• Obtain and document vital signs, measurements, medication information, allergies, and relevant history
• Prepare exam rooms, supplies, equipment, and specimens
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures within training and demonstrated competency
• Support pediatric visits, including well-child, sick, school, sports, and vaccine visits
• Perform ordered screenings, point-of-care tests, and procedures after training and competency validation
• Document care, tests, procedures, vaccines, and patient communications accurately in the electronic health record
• Support referrals, follow-up instructions, lab workflows, and patient-flow coordination
• Maintain clean, stocked rooms and follow infection-prevention, privacy, and safety procedures
• Communicate changes in patient condition, abnormal findings, or other concerns promptly to the provider or manager
• Cross-train and provide coverage in approved clinical areas as operational needs require

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent documented training and experience
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe
• Demonstrated competency in vital signs, patient intake, infection prevention, specimen handling, point-of-care testing, and clinical documentation
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record and related systems
• Clear communication, reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work well on a team
• Spanish-speaking skills preferred
• CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA credential preferred
• Outpatient medical-assisting experience preferred; pediatric, primary care, multispecialty, or Article 28 experience is a plus
• eClinicalWorks, vaccine management, EKG, audiometry, ophthalmic testing, or point-of-care testing experience is a plus

If you're adaptable, detail-oriented, and enjoy helping patients of all ages, we'd love to hear from you.