Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Contract

Location: Bronx, NY

Pay Rate: $ 28.28/hour

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Dates: September 13, 2026 – December 27, 2026

Schedule: 4 days per week

Interview: In-person

Dress Code: Navy or Black scrubs, no logos

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a busy healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have recent Medical Assistant experience, strong back-office clinical skills, and hands-on experience with Epic EMR, phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection .

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake and rooming according to established clinical procedures.

• Obtain and accurately document vital signs and patient information.

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection .

• Perform EKGs and other routine clinical procedures.

• Conduct basic point-of-care testing (POCT) , including urinalysis, glucose testing, and rapid diagnostic tests.

• Assist with and administer vaccinations and injections as permitted by scope of practice.

• Complete medication reconciliation and document patient medical histories.

• Accurately enter and maintain patient information in the Epic EMR/EHR system .

• Prepare examination rooms and ensure adequate supplies are available.

• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical areas.

• Follow infection-control procedures, HIPAA requirements, and healthcare safety standards.

• Assist providers with back-office clinical procedures and patient care.

• Properly label, process, and handle laboratory specimens.

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and empathetic patient care.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

• Provide coverage support at other Manhattan locations when needed and communicated in advance.

• Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program .

• 1+ year of recent Medical Assistant experience in a medical office, clinic, hospital, or similar healthcare setting.

• Nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification such as AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP .

• Hands-on experience with Epic EMR .

• Experience with phlebotomy, EKGs, POCT, urinalysis, and other back-office procedures .

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.

Preferred

• Current CPR/BLS certification — preferred, but not required.

• Experience with vaccinations and injections.

• Strong specimen collection skills.

• Experience with medication reconciliation and medical history documentation.

• Experience performing rapid diagnostic testing.

• Strong patient-service skills and a compassionate, empathetic approach.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a nationally certified Medical Assistant with at least one year of recent clinical experience and strong hands-on back-office skills . Candidates with Epic EMR experience, phlebotomy, EKG, POCT, and specimen collection experience will be especially well suited for this opportunity.

Pay Details: $28.28 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

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