Medical Assistant

About the role

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 in a fast-paced clinical setting.

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:
  • 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

Skills

• 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.