Medical Assistant - MA 26-16142

Medical Assistant (MA)

Specialty / Department: Outpatient Clinic / General Medical Practice

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Contract – NO BENEFITS

Duration: 9 Weeks

Pay Rate:$18/hr (Local)

Schedule and Shift Details

• Shift: Day shift
• Days: Monday to Friday, with one of the following schedules:
  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Hours per Week: 40 hours (based on 8 paid working hours per day; lunch break details to be confirmed)
• On-Call / Weekends: No weekend or on-call requirements specified

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support to physicians and healthcare providers in an outpatient medical office setting. This role is responsible for assisting with patient care, clinical procedures, medical documentation, and appointment scheduling, and for maintaining an organized and safe clinical environment.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities, including taking vital signs, venipuncture, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection.
• Assist physicians with examinations and medical procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms, medical instruments, and supplies while following sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Coordinate patient flow, room patients, and assist with patient mobility and transfers as needed.
• Collect and process specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records, charts, and documentation using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Enter physician orders and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures, update patient demographics, and verify insurance information.
• Obtain laboratory results, X-ray reports, hospital records, and referral documentation.
• Assist with insurance verification and procedure pre-certification when required.
• Monitor medical supplies, check expiration dates, and maintain required logs for medications, refrigeration, and sterilization.
• Follow HIPAA regulations, workplace safety standards, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Answer telephone calls, communicate patient instructions, and provide administrative support to physicians and patients.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate program.

Experience:

• Medical Assistant clinical and administrative experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy proficiency may be required.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification preferred.

EMR Proficiency:

• Knowledge of EMR systems or medical billing systems preferred, but not required.

Computer Skills:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Language Requirements:

• English: speaking, reading, and writing.

Required Skills

• Medical Assistant clinical skills and patient care
• Venipuncture and phlebotomy
• EKG and X-ray-related knowledge
• Medical terminology and medical records management
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
• Infection control and sterilization procedures
• Patient scheduling, registration, and insurance verification
• Medical billing and clerical support
• Microsoft Office and EMR documentation
• Excellent communication and telephone etiquette
• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural patients
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to a growing and changing healthcare environment

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: General office / outpatient medical clinic
• Physical Activity Level: Light
• Physical Requirements: Occasional patient assistance with walking, transferring, and dressing, along with routine clinical duties
• Safety Requirements: Must follow infection control procedures, PPE guidelines, and institutional safety policies