Medical Office Assistant Jobs in New York
Medical Office Assistant jobs in New York represent one of the most active entry-level and mid-career markets in the country, concentrated in hospital networks, multi-specialty outpatient clinics, and private practices across New York City, Buffalo, and Albany. Large health systems like NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, and NYC Health + Hospitals maintain consistent hiring at all experience levels, with the strongest demand in front-desk administration, medical billing, and electronic health records coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Oneida Health is currently seeking a full-time Medical Office Clerk for our Tri-Valley Vernon Primary Care practice. The MOC in the Practice Setting is responsible for making appointments for patients following medical practice procedures, responsible for coordinating, verifying, distributing, and managing all billable services to patients, and assure exceptional patient experiences both safely and efficiently. This position is scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
Come for the Salary, Stay for the Benefits:
We provide competitive pay and value experience. Oneida Health Employees enjoy free parking and the hospital is centrally-located in Oneida next to shopping, food services, and entertainment. The following are just some of our best employee benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
- 403 (b) matching up to 6%
- Free parking
- Employee Gym
- 20% Cafe Discount
- No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
What You'll be Great At:
- Promptly and professionally answering telephone calls; route calls appropriately, offering voicemail, paging, or redirection of calls as needed.
- Greeting visitors and assisting them as appropriate; phones or pages employees to meet visitors and directs visitors to appropriate waiting areas.
- Maintaining medical records: ensuring all related reports, labs and information is filed/scanned and available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment; flags abnormal results to the attention of the MD
- Explaining financial requirements to the patients or responsible parties and collecting copayments as required.
- Scheduling appointments for patients either by phone when they call, or in person after an office visit.
- Using computerized systems to match physician/clinician availability with patient’s preferences in terms of date and time.
- Providing daily schedules to physicians/clinicians or medical assistants prior to each day’s visits; copies also made available to the receptionist/registration clerk and others as needed.
- Communicating with office leader or nurse manager about any patient concerns/issues related to scheduling as needed.
- Coordinating with clinical staff to obtain charge information for all patients; verifying and completing charge information in medical database.
- Processing and balancing cash drawers against total collected, completing daily bank deposits.
- Other nonclinical duties as assigned.
Why We’re The Right Fit For You:
Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:
- We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
- We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
- Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.
- With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best.
- We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
- We respect and encourage work-life balance.
- We are a JCAHO accredited facility with a strong reputation for patient outcomes and experience. If you are as crazy as we are about quality, apply today. We just might be your perfect match.
Your Essential Qualifications:
- Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience:
- One year medical office experience preferred.
- Proficient skills in computer programs.
- Ability to multitask effectively, dealing with phone calls, in-office patients, staff, and others pleasantly.
- Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients about appointments in all circumstances including when they are ill or have an emergency.
-
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, sit or move for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for computer tasks
- Ability to lift, push or pull light to moderate loads
Oneida Health is currently seeking a full-time Medical Office Clerk for our Tri-Valley Vernon Primary Care practice. The MOC in the Practice Setting is responsible for making appointments for patients following medical practice procedures, responsible for coordinating, verifying, distributing, and managing all billable services to patients, and assure exceptional patient experiences both safely and efficiently. This position is scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
Come for the Salary, Stay for the Benefits:
We provide competitive pay and value experience. Oneida Health Employees enjoy free parking and the hospital is centrally-located in Oneida next to shopping, food services, and entertainment. The following are just some of our best employee benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
- 403 (b) matching up to 6%
- Free parking
- Employee Gym
- 20% Cafe Discount
- No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
What You'll be Great At:
- Promptly and professionally answering telephone calls; route calls appropriately, offering voicemail, paging, or redirection of calls as needed.
- Greeting visitors and assisting them as appropriate; phones or pages employees to meet visitors and directs visitors to appropriate waiting areas.
- Maintaining medical records: ensuring all related reports, labs and information is filed/scanned and available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment; flags abnormal results to the attention of the MD
- Explaining financial requirements to the patients or responsible parties and collecting copayments as required.
- Scheduling appointments for patients either by phone when they call, or in person after an office visit.
- Using computerized systems to match physician/clinician availability with patient’s preferences in terms of date and time.
- Providing daily schedules to physicians/clinicians or medical assistants prior to each day’s visits; copies also made available to the receptionist/registration clerk and others as needed.
- Communicating with office leader or nurse manager about any patient concerns/issues related to scheduling as needed.
- Coordinating with clinical staff to obtain charge information for all patients; verifying and completing charge information in medical database.
- Processing and balancing cash drawers against total collected, completing daily bank deposits.
- Other nonclinical duties as assigned.
Why We’re The Right Fit For You:
Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:
- We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
- We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
- Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.
- With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best.
- We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
- We respect and encourage work-life balance.
- We are a JCAHO accredited facility with a strong reputation for patient outcomes and experience. If you are as crazy as we are about quality, apply today. We just might be your perfect match.
Your Essential Qualifications:
- Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience:
- One year medical office experience preferred.
- Proficient skills in computer programs.
- Ability to multitask effectively, dealing with phone calls, in-office patients, staff, and others pleasantly.
- Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients about appointments in all circumstances including when they are ill or have an emergency.
-
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, sit or move for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for computer tasks
- Ability to lift, push or pull light to moderate loads
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Medical Office Assistant Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Catholic Health12
- St. Peter's Health Partners8
- Maximize Health7
- Thompson Health7
- Bassett Healthcare Network7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical office assistant jobs across New York.
- High school diploma or GED required by most New York employers
- Certification from AAMA, AMT, or NCCT preferred by major New York health systems
- Proficiency with electronic health records software such as Epic or Allscripts
- Familiarity with medical billing, coding, and insurance verification procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient-facing administrative duties
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy regulations and New York patient confidentiality requirements
Medical Office Assistant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical office assistant in New York?
New York does not require a state-issued license for medical office assistants, so the path typically starts with a postsecondary certificate or associate degree program from a community college or vocational school. Earning a national credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists strengthens your candidacy significantly with New York health systems. Most employers also expect hands-on clinical or administrative externship experience before hiring.
Which companies hire medical office assistants in New York?
Employers hiring medical office assistants in New York right now include Catholic Health, St. Peter's Health Partners, and Maximize Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's large integrated health systems and dense network of independent specialty practices keep demand for this role consistently high throughout the state.
Which New York cities have the most medical office assistant jobs?
New York, Syracuse, and Albany have the most medical office assistant openings in New York. New York City dominates the distribution because of its concentration of major hospital systems and outpatient clinics, while Buffalo and Albany generate steady demand through regional academic medical centers and the dense networks of specialty practices that surround them.
Are there remote medical office assistant jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. The role is largely hands-on and patient-facing, which limits how much of it can be done remotely. About 3% of medical office assistant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those postings almost always involve purely administrative functions such as medical billing, insurance verification, or scheduling coordination.
How can I get hired as a medical office assistant in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a certificate program at a CUNY campus or a New York community college that includes an externship placement, since that externship often leads directly to a job offer. Northwell Health and NewYork-Presbyterian both run new-graduate support tracks and entry-level administrative roles that accept candidates with externship hours in place of full experience. Moving laterally from a patient services representative or front-desk receptionist position at a clinic is another common route into the role.
Where can I find and apply to medical office assistant jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to medical office assistant jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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