Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: 2361, Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team at the Brooklyn Office-Based Lab (OBL). This role plays a vital part in supporting physicians, registered nurses, and the overall surgical team to ensure smooth, safe, and effective procedure days. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Registered Nurses during pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of patient care.

• Prepare patients for procedures, including initial intake, vitals, and comfort measures.

• Support physicians with all procedural needs to ensure efficient clinical workflows.

• Monitor and care for patients before and after surgery.

• Perform floor duties including but not limited to:

  • Waste disposal and management

  • Equipment sanitization and turnover

  • Docking stations and OR room prep/maintenance

• Document accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

• Take and record vital signs, and assist with clinical charting and documentation tasks.

• Assist with organizing, disseminating, and storing patient records and treatment plans.

• Ensure smooth daily operations by identifying and addressing any needs that arise throughout the day.

• Maintain medical inventory and communicate supply needs to leadership.

• Uphold infection control and safety standards in all patient care and facility protocols.

Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical assistant role; OBL or surgical center experience strongly preferred.

• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Strong communication skills, professional and personable demeanor.

• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a collaborative team.

• High degree of critical thinking, situational awareness, and problem-solving.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative on miscellaneous and ad hoc tasks.

• Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus, but not required.

Education & Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Certified Medical Assistant credential (required)

• Current BLS Certification (required)
  
  
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