Medical Assistant Float

Medical Assistant - Float

Location: Suffolk County, NY (Locations: Riverhead, Wading River, Rocky Point, Mt. Sinai, Port Jefferson, Three Village, & East Setauket)

Hours/Days: 5/8.5 hour days, Mon-Fri 7a-6p

Organization: New York Health (NYH) - Primary Care

In this role, you will:

• Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information recording.
• Collect and process lab specimens, including venipuncture and diagnostic tests.
• Record patients' vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
• Assist providers and other support staff in the data entry process.
• Assist physicians during visits with examinations and all office procedures.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

We require:

• A Medical Assistant Certificate and a High School Diploma
• Proficiency with an EMR system (Preferred)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing, bending and reaching
• Knowledge of standard precautions and the ability to utilize appropriate PPE when handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Reliable transportation to travel to NYH locations for patient care needs

What we offer:

Salary: Starting at $24 per hour

Benefits: Including health insurance from day one, dental and vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, PTO, 8 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), and more.

Join us at NYH, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.