Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 9 Weeks
Start Date: November 9, 2026
End Date: January 9, 2027
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No
Openings: 1
Pay Rate
Local: $17–$19/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily clinical operations by performing patient care procedures, assisting physicians, maintaining medical records, and coordinating patient flow. The ideal candidate will have strong phlebotomy skills, experience with EKGs and specimen collection, and excellent communication skills.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, along with 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).
Proficiency in venipuncture and phlebotomy.
Experience performing EKGs, patient care, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent telephone etiquette.
Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural patients and patients with language barriers.
Ability to adapt to a growing and changing work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) or billing systems.
Responsibilities
Perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, EKGs, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
Check patient schedules, organize patient flow, and escort patients to examination and procedure rooms.
Assist patients with walking, transferring, dressing, and other needs as required.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians with procedures.
Communicate instructions to patients and their families and respond to telephone inquiries.
Manage patient medical records, including obtaining reports, filing test results, and maintaining complete and accurate charts.
Enter orders into the EMR system and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.
Assist with appointment scheduling, patient registration, and updates to patient demographic and insurance information.
Verify insurance coverage and assist with pre-certification for procedures as needed.
Prepare examination rooms and instruments using appropriate sterilization and infection control techniques.
Monitor, organize, and replenish medical supplies and check expiration dates on medications and supplies.
Maintain required logs for medication refrigeration, point-of-care testing, sterilization, and other applicable procedures.
Follow personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, safety standards, and institutional policies.
Assist with scheduling surgeries and procedures, preparing charts, pre-admission documentation, and consent forms when required.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment while complying with applicable regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.