Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantLocation: NYC, NY Duration: 3 months Contract Schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri 8 AM - 4 PM & Thurs 12 PM- 8 PM Hourly rate: $21/ hour on W2 NegotiableJob DutiesPerform patient care duties, including venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs, specimen collection and processing, and point-of-care testing.Review schedules, coordinate patient flow, escort patients to examination and procedure rooms, and assist with walking, transferring, and dressing as needed.Prepare examination rooms and assist physicians with medical procedures.Communicate instructions to patients and families, answer phone calls, and provide relevant information.Maintain patient medical records, including filing charts, operative reports, test results, referral information, hospital notes, and home care forms.Obtain and process medical records, laboratory reports, X-ray reports, referrals, forms, and requisitions.Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.Monitor, inventory, order, and restock medical supplies as needed.Prepare examination rooms and medical instruments according to sterilization and infection control policies.Maintain required logs for medication refrigeration, point-of-care testing, sterilization processes, and crash carts.Check medication and medical supply expiration dates and dispose of expired items according to institutional policies.Follow safety procedures, legal regulations, infection control standards, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.Schedule surgeries and procedures, coordinate appointment times with patients, and prepare charts, pre-admission documents, and consent forms as needed.Schedule and register patients, update demographic and insurance information, and maintain accurate appointment schedules.Verify insurance coverage and complete procedure pre-certifications as required.Perform additional duties as assigned.Skills and QualificationsBasic computer skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural patients and patients with limited English proficiency.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Excellent telephone etiquette.Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA privacy guidelines.Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) or billing systems preferred but not required.Ability to adapt to a changing and growing work environment.Phlebotomy proficiency may be required.Work Environment and Physical RequirementsWork Environment: General office/medical office environment.Physical Activity Level: Light.Physical Requirements: Assist patients with mobility and transfers as needed; perform routine clinical and administrative duties.