Certified Medical Assistant - CMA 26-15338

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE:  Certified Medical Assistant

JOB DETAILS

Location: New York, NY 10019
Duration: 9 Weeks - CONTRACT [NO BENEFITS]
Required: Active Medical Assistant certification and BLS certification
Additional Requirements: Active COVID vaccination card and active medical insurance

Pay Rate: $18-19 per hour on W2

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday and Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

JOB SUMMARY:  Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant with EPIC and multispecialty experience to support physicians with clinical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will assist with patient care, phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, appointment scheduling, medical records, and examination room preparation while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and infection control guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate program.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.
• Active Medical Assistant certification.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience with venipuncture, EKGs, specimen collection, and vital signs.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, and infection control procedures.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Active COVID vaccination card.
• Active medical insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Hands-on experience with EPIC EMR.
• Previous multispecialty clinical experience.
• Experience with patient scheduling, registration, insurance verification, and phlebotomy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Support

• Perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, and point-of-care testing.
• Collect and process specimens and assist with patient flow and examinations.
• Assist physicians with clinical procedures and communicate patient instructions.
• Prepare examination rooms and instruments following sterilization and infection control procedures.

Administrative Support

• Maintain medical charts, enter orders into EPIC/EMR, and process prescription refill requests for physician approval.
• Schedule appointments, register patients, and update demographic and insurance information.
• Obtain medical records, lab reports, imaging results, and referral documentation.
• Verify insurance information and assist with procedure pre-certifications.

Supplies and Compliance

• Maintain medical supplies, check expiration dates, and complete required logs.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines, safety procedures, and PPE requirements.