Part-Time Medical Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Part-Time Medical Assistant to join our interdisciplinary care team. This role combines clinical support, patient advocacy, and community engagement across various settings.

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assist with patient scheduling, intake, registration, and collection of vitals.
• Support providers with exams, procedures, and basic care within scope of practice.
• Deliver a warm, welcoming, and dignified patient experience.
• Provide follow-up support and help patients navigate care plans, appointments, and resources.
• Maintain a safe, organized clinical environment and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Act as a healthcare advocate, ensuring patients understand their care plans.
• Collaborate with social workers, health navigators, and care team members to provide wraparound support.
• Help build long-term relationships with patients and communities.
• Use EHR systems, telehealth platforms, and digital tools to support care delivery.
• Provide feedback on workflows, technology, and patient experience improvements.
• Support group visits, lifestyle medicine programs, and community-based care initiatives.
• Collect patient feedback and contribute to reporting and program improvement.
• Travel across New York City to support care delivery in clinics, community sites, and mobile settings.
• Participate in outreach and engagement efforts to build trust and awareness.
• Support care delivery across in-person, virtual, and community-based environments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or equivalent certification.
• Active New York State driver’s license.
• Up-to-date required vaccinations for healthcare personnel.
• Fluent in conversational and medical Spanish.
• Comfortable using EHR systems, telehealth platforms, and digital tools.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, flexible approach.
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in evolving environments.

Preferred

• 2–3 years of experience in the medical field.
• Additional clinical experience (EMT, CNA, nursing student, medical student, or clinical scribe).
• Experience supporting underserved or community-based populations.
• Experience with insurance workflows, reimbursement, or billing processes.
• Interest in lifestyle medicine, preventive care, or community health.

Schedule

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule based on program needs. Hours may include early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends.

Location & Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with travel across New York City. Work settings may include clinic headquarters, community organizations, mobile clinics, and virtual care environments. Flexibility and comfort working across different environments is essential.

Physical Demands

The role involves both sedentary and active work, including sitting for administrative tasks, standing, walking, transporting supplies, and setting up equipment in clinical and community settings. May require lifting light to moderate objects.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $26 - $33 USD.