Lead Medical Assistant

Why Join Our Team? At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world‑class cancer care close to home, offering cutting‑edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient‑centered approach to redefining what is possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. Job Description Lead Medical Assistant Location: New Hyde Park, NY Hours: Mon‑Fri 7:30‑6:30 Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) Responsibilities Assign and prioritize tasks to effectively manage workflow within the office. Ensure all Medical Assistants adhere to NYCBS policies and procedures. Provide guidance on the operation and functionality of all hematology instrumentation. Oversee training and competency assessments of all Medical Assistants. Maintain accurate and consistent lab documentation required for regular inspections, including state inspections. Assist with managing work quantity and quality, ensuring quality care is the top priority. Collaborate with management to develop departmental goals aligned with the organization’s objectives. Draw blood from patients and assist in specimen collection and processing. Prepare patients and examination rooms for visits and procedures, and assist providers during physical exams and in‑office treatments. Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety and infection control. Oversee responsibilities such as phlebotomy, sample processing, requisition completion (e.g., Flow, Urine Pathology, Labdaq), blood‑spinning, and specimen bagging. Oversee and manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information is recorded, including vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns. Provide guidance to Medical Assistants on proper specimen handling and processing. Adapt to new responsibilities based on changes in specialties and patient volume. Regularly report to Lab Leadership to provide feedback and improve office workflow and efficiency. Ensure orders are properly sent to reference labs, such as Labcorp and Quest. Requirements Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in a medical or laboratory setting. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences. Attitude: Proactive, enthusiastic, and open to new challenges. Decision‑Making: Strong decision‑making abilities and commitment to upholding high standards. Benefits Salary: Starting at $25/hr. Health Insurance on Day 1 Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Short‑ and Long‑term Disability 401(k) Plan Generous PTO 8 paid holidays (2 floating) New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our website at: Nycancer.com Follow us on Facebook: NYCBS on Facebook #J-18808-Ljbffr Astera Cancer Care