Medical Assistant

Montefiore

. Perform clinical and office duties under Physician/Provider/Nurse supervision .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWhite Plains • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $48 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clinical and office duties, including patient management, electronic medical record handling, and adherence to medical protocols. Capable of performing essential tasks such as obtaining vital signs, managing patient charts, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) ExperienceBasic Medical Terminology ProficiencyBLS CertificationCertified Medical Assistant (CMA)Electronic Scheduling Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Patient Chart ManagementVital Signs CollectionLaboratory Specimen HandlingElectrocardiographyWaived Laboratory TestingPatient Flow OrganizationInfection-Control ProtocolsPatient History ObtainingSurgical Procedure SchedulingInsurance Verification

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationEmergency Response

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationCertified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Industry Keywords

NYS Medical Assistant Scope of PracticeClinical DutiesOffice DutiesPatient CareEMR Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform clinical and office duties under Physician/Provider/Nurse supervision
Check schedules, organize patient flow, escort and assist patients, obtain histories, perform screenings, assist with procedures, chart, relay instructions, and answer calls
Send and receive patient records and documents
Schedule surgical procedures and tests
Obtain pre-certification and verify insurance coverage and patient demographics
Manage and update patient charts
Maintain examination-room cleanliness, supplies, logs, and required checks
Follow infection-control protocols and maintain related records
Assist with EMR/EHR management and queue laboratory and radiology orders
Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examinations
Collect and handle laboratory specimens
Perform electrocardiography and other office-specific tasks
Perform waived laboratory testing when permitted
Participate in daily huddles and scheduled practice-team meetings
Respond appropriately to emergencies and communicate patient or staff concerns
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Basic medical terminology proficiency
Electronic scheduling proficiency
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
BLS required within 3 months of hire / 90 days
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
Must adhere to the NYS Medical Assistant scope of practice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus: N/A
BLS certification within 3 months of hire / 90 days