Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Community Health

A healthcare organization in New York City is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Brooklyn to support a busy primary care clinic serving adult patients.

About the Opportunity:

• Shift: Day
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm (rotating to Monday, Tuesday, and Friday; 11am to 7pm every 3 weeks)
• Setting: Ambulatory clinic

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical support to providers during patient visits, including taking vital signs and documenting results in the electronic medical record
• Perform phlebotomy, collect and process specimens, and complete point-of-care testing with accurate documentation
• Assist with EKGs, procedures, patient screenings, and preparation of exam rooms and clinical supplies
• Support administrative and care coordination tasks such as scheduling appointments, drafting prescription requests, and obtaining prior authorizations
• Participate in daily huddles, quality improvement activities, and ongoing patient care coordination with the clinical team
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant (MA)
• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant (MA) program
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification
• Current BLS certification
• Experience with vital signs, blood pressure monitoring, phlebotomy, rapid testing, and EKGs
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort with learning new EMR systems

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Experience working in Primary Care settings
• Familiarity with Adult patient populations
• Exposure to LGBTQ+ or other diverse Community Health settings
• Experience with Psychiatric Care or Behavioral Health populations