Medical Assistant

Job Description Job Description Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is assisting our client with hiring a Medical Assistant in Lake Success, New York! This role is in person / on site. Please review the details below and apply with an updated resume. Position Type : Three-month contract, opportunity for extension! Schedule : Monday through Friday, 7:15am to 5pm Pay : $22.30 to $24.30 per hour, based on experience Responsibilities of the Medical Assistant : · Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with procedures · Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted standards, policies, and protocols · Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner · Direct and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner · Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments · Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area · Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary · Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician · Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers or guidelines · Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC · Other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications of the Medical Assistant : · High school graduate or GED equivalent · Medical Assistant registration or certification preferred · BLS Certification preferred · One year of medical assistant experience · Phlebotomy experience Why work for Adecco? * Weekly Pay * 401(k) Plan * Skills Training * Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits Pay Details: $22.30 to $24.30 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: * The California Fair Chance Act * Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance * Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers * San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.