St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.   

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

The Medical Assistant Assists the physician, nurse practitioners and registered professional nurses in administration of patient care. This includes participation in the observation of patient conditions and promptly reports changes to the responsible nurse. Responsible for greeting patients, taking and documenting vital signs and preparing patients for provider examinations and procedures. Responsible for performing selected tests, including but not limited to: electrocardiograms, phlebotomy, and obtaining other specimens as ordered by provider in accordance with SJRH’s Laboratory procedures. Performs clerical duties such as record keeping, filing patient charts and utilization of electronic communications to stay abreast of clinic matters and share information. Assists with front desk phone coverage as needed. Coordinates scheduling of HOPE Center patients to optimize patient care and manage patient flow. Demonstrates competence in patient care procedures and technical skills appropriate to the clinical area and needs of the patient population served. Maintains medical inventory in examination and treatment areas and orders in-house supplies; and, contributes to the maintenance and orderliness of the physical environment that is conducive to meeting the needs of the patients and staff. Performs scheduling of offsite specialty referrals. Maintains tracking system for appointments which includes documentation of scheduled appointments, collection of appropriate medical documents to be included with referrals, communication with patients regarding appointments both by phone and by mail, coordination of referrals with providers, and case management staff. Utilizes opportunities for clinical learning and participates in continuing education activities to meet established requirements and for own professional development. Participate as an active member of the department’s Quality Improvement efforts, including the maintenance of the department’s NYS – PCMH recognition.

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Medical Assistant Certificate required.
• Phlebotomy required.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.
• At least 1 year in a medical/surgical setting.
• Experience working with patients who are HIV+ preferred.
• Experience working with clients who are mentally ill and/or substance users preferred.
• Access to personal car for work with valid driver's license required.