Medical Assistant - In Patient Pediatric Acute/Adolescent Unit Part-time Day Shift

About the role

At Stony Brook Medicine, Medical Assistants perform clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities in the Hospital. They assist physicians and other medical personnel in providing patient care, preparing patients for procedures and examinations, recording vital patient data, and performing standardized routine laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, and processing. They also greet and direct patients, produce reports, answer telephones, gather and enter data. This position is part of the NY HELPS program, allowing temporary non‑competitive appointment with possible conversion to permanent and later competitive status. The posting runs from October 6, 2026 through October 20, 2026, 11:59 PM.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and measuring procedures: height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, EKG, and documentation.
• Ensure cleanliness of each patient room.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Prepare patients for exams or laboratory tests.
• Answer routine questions about procedures and assist physicians during examinations, including chaperoning patients.
• Prepare and distribute patient information packets relating to specific illness or procedure.
• Assist patients with ambulation difficulties; escort and transport patients to other areas.
• Check lab orders, process patient orders, and perform specimen collection per order.
• Pre‑clean, prepare, and high‑level disinfect instruments per established procedures; dispose of contaminated supplies per protocol.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Under direction of a registered nurse/physician, obtain peripherally drawn blood specimens; obtain and transmit 12‑lead EKG; obtain, document, and notify RN of blood glucose results from point‑of‑care testing; perform glucometer quality‑control checks per policy.
• Adhere to hospital policies regarding HIPAA, OSHA, universal precautions, and proper patient identification (SBUH policy).
• Summon assistance in emergency situations and obtain needed equipment.
• Greet patients and family, direct and escort them to appropriate locations, respond to routine visitor questions, monitor patient flow, and communicate with patients as needed.
• Answer phones, screen and route calls, take complete and accurate messages; refer problematic calls to appropriate parties, page staff, and contact other hospital areas for information.
• Answer routine patient questions.
• Maintain stock in patient care area, conduct inventory, and reorder medical and office supplies per established requirements using automated and manual purchase‑order processes.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications (must be met on or before the application filing date):

• One year of full‑time experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health‑care setting; OR
• Completion of a college, university, technical school, or vocational school medical assistant program.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• BLS or Heart Saver certification.
• Current certification for Medical Assistant.

Skills

Key skills include:

• Clinical and laboratory procedures (phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, specimen handling).
• Patient interaction and communication.
• Administrative tasks: phone handling, message taking, inventory control, supply ordering.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, universal precautions, and patient identification protocols.
• Ability to follow established disinfection and safety procedures.
• Capability to assist in emergency situations and obtain necessary equipment.

Benefits

Stony Brook Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the New York State pension system, contributing to a strong total rewards package.

Pay

The anticipated salary for this position is $48,209 per year (Salary Grade SG8). The final offer will be based on verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Additional compensation may include location pay and shift differentials (evening, night, or other supplemental shifts).

Schedule

Part‑time.