Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Position

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client's medical facility in Bethpage, NY (11714). This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance) and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organisation!

Specific Duties:

• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and assisting with medical tests.
• Administer medications and injections as directed by physicians.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date medical records, including recording patient information, test results, and treatment plans.
• Perform routine administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, billing managing patient data.
• Sterilize medical instruments and equipment to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and restock as necessary.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of preferred experience
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification
• Current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Centre or the
• Proven good communication and customer service skills

What skills/attributes are nice to have, and will set a candidate apart?

• Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skill
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and other healthcare software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies is required
• Good communication and customer service skills required
• Preferred Education. Experience & Skills
• At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant

Additional Information:

• Location: Bethpage, NY (11714).
• Job Type: 3+ months contract to hire
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Pay Range: $20-$23/hr. on W2

Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.