Lead Medical Assistant

## Lead Medical AssistantApply: Elmhurst, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R-0000025827**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. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders.If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to **healing, hope, and advanced care**, join us and help make a meaningful impact!**Job Description:**# **Lead Medical Assistant****Location: Elmhurst, NY****Hours: 5/8.5 shifts, Mon-Fri between 7:30am-6:30pm Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)** ## **Why Join Us?** ## **In This Role, You Will:*** **Assign and prioritize tasks to effectively manage workflow within the office.*** **Ensure that all MAs adhere to New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (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 exam 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 MAs 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 that orders are properly sent to reference labs, such as Labcorp and Quest.**## ## **We Require:*** **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.**## ## **What We Offer:*** **Salary: Starting at $28/hr*** **Benefits: Health Insurance on Day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)****Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care. Visit our website at: Nycancer.com** #J-18808-Ljbffr