Medical Assistant

Job Description

Medical Assistant – Community-Based Primary Care

Organization: Janian Medical Care, P.C. (an affiliate of CUCS)

Location: Brooklyn & Queens, NY (On-site travel between clinic sites 3–4 days/week)

Job Type: Full-Time

About Janian Medical Care

Janian Medical Care, P.C., an affiliate of the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), operates an expanding Primary Care Services division delivering integrated primary and psychiatric care to individuals experiencing homelessness and those living in supportive housing. We provide comprehensive, on-site, community-based care across shelters, transitional housing, outreach teams, and supportive housing sites throughout New York City.

Position Overview

We are seeking an adaptable, mission-driven Medical Assistant to provide hands-on clinical and administrative support to our primary care providers. This role is primarily focused across community health sites in Brooklyn and Queens , requiring routine travel between assigned program locations 3 to 4 days per week .

Working within an interdisciplinary care model alongside psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and external care partners, you will play a key role in ensuring low-barrier, high-quality healthcare reaches vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Measure and record vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and conduct routine screenings.
• Perform laboratory tasks: phlebotomy, specimen handling, and point-of-care testing.
• Administer EKG exams and assist providers during clinical procedures.
• Monitor clinical equipment, manage supply inventory, and maintain daily vaccine refrigerator temperature logs and quality control standards.

Clinic & Administrative Operations

• Manage front-desk workflows: patient intake, check-in, privacy/consent paperwork, insurance verifications, and clinic scheduling.
• Complete all clinical documentation and data entry in eClinicalWorks (eCW) accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate specialty referrals, diagnostic follow-ups, and liaison duties with external pharmacies and labs.
• Assist with prior authorizations and collaborate with eligibility specialists to resolve coverage barriers.
• Complete monthly quality assurance (QA), infection control, and regulatory compliance records.

What We Look For

• Certification/Training: Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (CMA or RMA preferred). Phlebotomy and EKG competency required.
• Field Travel: Willingness and ability to travel between assigned clinic locations across Brooklyn and Queens 3–4 days per week .
• EMR Experience: Hands-on experience with Electronic Medical Records (eClinicalWorks preferred).
• Mission Alignment: Dedication to serving individuals experiencing homelessness, trauma, or complex medical and behavioral health challenges with empathy, respect, and cultural humility.
• Operational Strengths: Solid multitasking skills, strong attention to detail, and comfort collaborating across interdisciplinary care teams.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected leader in integrated community healthcare and social justice.
• Work in a deeply collaborative, team-oriented care model.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.

Janian Medical Care and CUCS are equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.