Medical Assistant - New York, NY - AP 26-13858

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8 hours per day | 40 hours per week | Shift timing varies
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $17 – $19/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with clinical procedures, patient care, medical documentation, and daily administrative operations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.

• Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and telephone etiquette skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patients and adapt to a changing environment.

• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) or billing systems.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs measurement, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.

• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

• Organize patient flow, prepare examination rooms, and assist patients as needed.

• Maintain patient charts, medical records, and documentation using EMR systems or manual processes.

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

• Schedule appointments, register patients, and update patient demographic and insurance information.

• Assist with insurance verification and procedure pre-certification.

• Monitor medical supplies, check expiration dates, and maintain required equipment and medication logs.

• Follow sterilization, infection-control, and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures.

• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment in accordance with institutional policies and HIPAA guidelines.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members.

• Perform other duties as assigned.