Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical AssistantJob Description

This Medical Assistant role provides direct support to physicians and nurse practitioners by delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring efficient clinic operations. You will prepare patients and examination rooms, document vital signs and medical histories, manage electronic medical records, and help coordinate tests, referrals, and follow-up care. This position plays a key role in creating a respectful, welcoming environment for patients while supporting a community-focused health center dedicated to serving all individuals, including underserved and vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Document vital signs accurately and consistently for all patients.
• Prepare patients and examination rooms for exams and procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment in accordance with established protocols.
• Provide essential patient care assistance to support daily physician activities, including greeting patients, taking vital signs, and preparing examination rooms.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by explaining processes and ensuring their comfort.
• Assist physicians with procedures by documenting medical history, case notes, and other relevant clinical information.
• Relay instructions from physicians or nurse practitioners to patients or authorized representatives in a clear and accurate manner.
• Collect patient data in person and by phone, documenting patient concerns and questions in the electronic medical record.
• Record messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for physician or nurse practitioner review.
• Take complete and accurate messages, route messages to the appropriate area, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Enter orders and referrals accurately, set up cases in the electronic medical record system, and perform basic registration and demographic updates.
• Accurately document all medical information in patient records, ensuring completeness and compliance with documentation standards.
• Track and route test results to physicians and nurse practitioners for review in a timely manner.
• Communicate test results to patients when authorized and deemed appropriate by the physician or nurse practitioner.
• Facilitate patient care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests and appointments as directed.
• Reinforce patient education and instructions provided by physicians or nurse practitioners, ensuring patients understand their care plans.
• Perform basic triage functions as appropriate and directed by physicians or nurse practitioners, following site-specific operations and protocols.
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies, and notify appropriate staff when stock needs replenishment.
• Use electronic health record systems proficiently to document care, process orders, and support daily clinical workflows.
• Process clinical and administrative orders accurately and promptly to support coordinated patient care.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
• Medical Assistant school certificate or National Healthcare Association (NHA) Medical Assistant certification.
• Proficiency in taking and documenting vital signs accurately.
• Experience performing core medical assisting duties, including patient preparation and basic clinical support.
• Ability to use electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including Epic or similar platforms, for documentation and communication.
• Strong attention to detail in documenting medical histories, case notes, and patient information.
• Ability to handle patient data collection both in person and by phone in a professional and accurate manner.
• Competence in processing orders, referrals, and basic registration and demographic updates in an EMR.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean, safe, and well-supplied clinical environment.
• Effective communication skills to relay instructions and test results clearly and accurately to patients and authorized individuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• National certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred and may qualify for an enhanced compensation structure.
• Experience working in urgent care or high-volume outpatient settings is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Epic electronic medical record systems is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing respectful, patient-centered care to diverse communities.
• Comfort with reinforcing patient education and assisting with basic triage under the direction of physicians or nurse practitioners.

Work Environment

This role is based within a network of community health centers and urgent care locations serving multiple regions, including the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island, with sites such as Beacon (Urgent Care), Haverstraw, Nyack, Spring Valley, Peekskill (Urgent Care), Poughkeepsie, Monticello, and White Plains. Some locations, particularly urgent care sites like Beacon and Peekskill, operate on schedules that include three 12-hour shifts, offering extended coverage for patients. Certain clinics, such as Monticello, follow structured schedules that may include early morning starts, extended weekday hours, and occasional Saturday coverage. The environment focuses on comprehensive primary, preventive, and behavioral health services, with a strong mission to serve all individuals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with particular emphasis on underserved and vulnerable populations. You will work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff in a collaborative, team-based setting. Daily work involves frequent use of electronic health record systems, including Epic, and standard medical equipment for vital signs and patient monitoring. The clinical setting emphasizes professionalism, cleanliness, and adherence to safety and infection control standards, with appropriate clinical attire required to support a safe and respectful patient care environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peekskill, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peekskill, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peekskill,NY.

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