Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8 hours per day | 40 hours per week | Shift timing varies
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $17 – $19/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with clinical procedures, patient care, medical documentation, and daily administrative operations.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and telephone etiquette skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patients and adapt to a changing environment.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) or billing systems.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
Responsibilities
Perform venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs measurement, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
Organize patient flow, prepare examination rooms, and assist patients as needed.
Maintain patient charts, medical records, and documentation using EMR systems or manual processes.
Enter orders and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.
Schedule appointments, register patients, and update patient demographic and insurance information.
Assist with insurance verification and procedure pre-certification.
Monitor medical supplies, check expiration dates, and maintain required equipment and medication logs.
Follow sterilization, infection-control, and personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures.
Maintain a safe and compliant work environment in accordance with institutional policies and HIPAA guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.