Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Spanish Bilingual
Location: Flushing, NY 11355
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 26 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift – 9:30 AM–6:00 PM (may vary to 9:00 AM–5:30 PM as needed)
Schedule: Monday–Friday; 37.5 hours per week, with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $24–$26 per hour
Traveler: $27–$31 per hour
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Spanish-bilingual Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support daily clinical and administrative operations. The candidate will assist with patient intake, vital signs, routine testing, specimen processing, provider procedures, and appointment coordination while maintaining accurate records and following infection-control standards.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Spanish bilingual proficiency required.
Strong patient communication, organization, and clinical support skills.
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of Medical Assistant experience; experience in any specialty is acceptable.
Pediatric experience is a plus.
Medical Assistant certification (AAMA-CMA or AMT-RMA).
Responsibilities
Greet patients, visitors, and staff courteously; verify patient identity and escort patients to and from clinical areas.
Perform patient intake and obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, and other relevant information.
Verify electronic health records (EHR) for the primary care provider, referring provider, and preferred pharmacy.
Prepare patients and examination rooms for appointments, ensuring timely patient flow and availability of supplies and educational materials.
Perform routine vision and hearing examinations and collect, prepare, and process specimens as directed.
Conduct point-of-care testing and promptly notify practitioners of abnormal results.
Assist providers with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, patient positioning, wound care, dressings, and maintaining a sterile field.
Maintain examination rooms, phlebotomy and laboratory supplies, forms, equipment, and inventory; monitor expiration dates and report equipment issues.
Complete operational and safety checklists and follow infection-control and aseptic techniques.
Answer telephone calls and schedule appointments as needed.
Maintain professional communication with patients and colleagues while following institutional service excellence standards.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.