Sample Job Description for Medical Assistant


A sample job description template for the position of Medical Assistant is given below:

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location of the job: New York, NY 10001

Years of Experience: 1+​ to 2 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor Degree

Job Summary:

We are currently looking for experienced medical assistants.​ We have several temporary openings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and The Bronx.​ We will only accept candidates with at least six months of paid experience.​ Spanish and Cantonese speaking a plus.​

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Screening and triage of phone calls and message
  • Review of lab results with appropriate disposition
  • Daily equipment maintenance and sterilization
  • Procedure room and equipment preparation and cleaning
  • Daily blood draw, processing and order entry into EMR and laboratory order systems
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.​
  • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.​
  • Assist physicians with procedures
  • Serves and protects the ophthalmology practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.​
  • Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.​
  • Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.​

Position Requirements:

  • Supply Management
  • Verbal Communication skills
  • Infection Control
  • Creating a safe, effective environment
  • Organization, scheduling and professionalism
  • Customer focused
  • Bedside Manners
  • Medical Teamwork