Medical Assistant Job at Pride Health, Queens, NY

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  • Pride Health
  • Queens, NY

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support clinical operations by assisting providers with patient care and administrative functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient clinic flow and high-quality patient care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
  • Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints
  • Assist providers during exams and minor procedures
  • Perform phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and specimen collection as applicable
  • Administer medications and immunizations per protocol and scope of practice
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and properly prepared
  • Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines
  • Support patient flow, scheduling, and coordination as needed
  • Provide patient education and post-visit instructions

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to perform both clinical and administrative duties

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification
  • Prior experience in an outpatient, hospital, or clinical setting
  • Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems
  • Phlebotomy and EKG experience

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Manual dexterity for clinical procedures

Work Environment

  • Clinical healthcare setting
  • Fast-paced, patient-focused environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Job Tags

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