Medical Assistant - New York, NY - PP 26-12868

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 09 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: Day | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Schedule: 5x8 hours | 40 hours/week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No

Pay Rate

Local: $18 - $19/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a Medical Assistant for a hospital assignment in New York, NY.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• New York State Medical Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care, including venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and patient preparation.

• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.

• Accompany and assist patients with walking, transferring, dressing, and other needs.

• Check schedules and help coordinate patient flow.

• Communicate instructions and information to patients and families.

• Answer calls and provide pertinent information.

• Maintain and update electronic and/or paper medical records.

• Obtain laboratory, X-ray, hospital, referral, and other medical records as needed.

• Enter orders into the EMR and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.

• Inventory, order, and restock medical supplies.

• Prepare examination rooms and instruments according to sterilization and infection-control procedures.

• Maintain required logs for medications, point-of-care testing, sterilization, crash carts, and other clinical processes.

• Check expiration dates on medications and medical supplies and dispose of items according to policy.

• Follow workplace safety procedures and applicable healthcare regulations.

• Use required personal protective equipment when handling blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, radiation, and other hazards.

• Assist with medical chart maintenance and filing.

• Schedule surgeries and procedures when required, including coordinating times and preparing charts, pre-admission documents, and consent forms.

• Perform phlebotomy duties as required.

• Schedule and register patient appointments.

• Update patient demographic and insurance information.

• Maintain, adjust, and confirm patient schedules.

• Verify insurance information and assist with pre-certification for procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.