Medical assistant

CUCS has partnered with Randstad, a world leader in connecting top talent with rewarding careers, to fill this crucial role. This is a permanent role with our client on W-2. Why work at CUCS? 1. High Impact & Purpose-Driven Mission

• Transforming Lives directly: Staff get to do meaningful work that addresses critical societal challenges-homelessness, mental health, and systemic inequities-and see tangible, long-term outcomes in people's lives.
• Proven Track Record: With nearly 50 years of experience, employees join a stable, well-established leader in social services rather than an unproven framework.

2. Modern, Person-Centered Approach to Care

• Integrated Care Model: Employees gain experience in a comprehensive ecosystem combining housing, healthcare, and support services rather than working in isolated silos.
• Human-Centered Values: The work is rooted in dignity, trust, and meeting people where they are, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for both clients and staff.

3. Innovation & Industry Leadership

• Setting the Standard: Workers contribute to cutting-edge strategies that shape how major cities respond to human services at scale.
• Growth & Expertise: Being part of an innovative organization offers opportunities to learn best practices and pioneer new care approaches in the field.

salary: $51,360.4 - $56,638.4 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Overview

Provides integrated primary and psychiatric care to individuals experiencing homelessness and those in supportive housing. Travel across NYC med suites (Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan) required.

Clinical Duties

• Record vital signs, prepare patients, and perform basic screenings and EKGs.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Assist providers with exams/procedures; manage vaccine logs and equipment/supply inventory.

Administrative Duties

• Handle patient intake, insurance verification, scheduling, faxing, and filing.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation (eClinicalWorks).
• Coordinate specialty referrals, follow-up care, and pharmacy/lab requests.
• Process prior authorizations and assist with billing/eligibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; MA certification preferred.
• CPR certification preferred; bilingual skills a plus.
• Prior experience in primary care or serving underserved populations preferred.
• Proficiency in EMRs (eClinicalWorks preferred) and MS Office.
• strong communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs, sit/stand extended periods, and travel between sites.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, EAP, Commuter Benefits, 403(b), Tuition Reimbursement. Generous paid time off: 17-27 PTO days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO: CUCS is an EEO Employer and Prohibits Discrimination/Harassment of Any Kind.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 20lbs

Skills

• Basic Medical Terminology
• Patient Care Coordination
• Medical Software
• Medical Coursework
• Medical Terminology
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Handling Confidential Information
• Patient Scheduling
• Medical Secretary Duties
• Multi-tasking
• Microsoft Office
• Treatment Assessments
• HIPAA
• EMR
• EKG Examinations
• Patient Care
• Appointment Scheduling
• Insurance Verification
• Receiving Incoming Calls
• Medical Billing
• Prior Authorizations
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.