Medical Assistant - MA24-11772

Job Title: Medical Assistant - Contract

Location: New York, NY 10003
Duration: 3 Months
Hours Per Week: 37.50
Hours Per Day: 7.50
Days Per Week: 5.00
Schedule Notes: URGENT HIRES 5 days, rotating weekends 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. General urgent care experience required. Epic experience preferred.

Job Summary:
The Medical Assistant provides essential support to physicians and healthcare teams by fulfilling both patient care and clerical responsibilities. This role involves direct patient interaction, performing medical procedures, and maintaining a safe and organized environment in compliance with institutional policies and healthcare regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care Responsibilities:

   • Perform venipuncture and/or EKGs, manage patient flow, assist patients with mobility, and prepare for exams.
   • Assist physicians with procedures, take vital signs, relay instructions to patients and families, and handle phone inquiries.
   • Manage physical activities that include heavy lifting and sustained strenuous tasks.

2. Clerical Responsibilities:

   • Send and receive patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, manage charts, and complete necessary forms.
   • Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system and prepare prescription refill requests for physician approval.
   • Schedule surgeries/procedures, prepare charts, and manage pre-admissions and consent forms as needed.

3. Inventory and Maintenance:

   • Inventory, order, and re-stock medical supplies.
   • Set up examination rooms and instruments according to sterilization and infection control policies.
   • Maintain logging systems for medications, testing, sterilization, and other essential processes.

4. Regulatory Compliance:

   • Ensure compliance with personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to hazardous substances.
   • Monitor expiration dates on medications and supplies, disposing of them per institutional policies.

5. Additional Duties:

   • Assist in the maintenance of medical charts and perform proficient phlebotomy duties as required.
   • Schedule appointments, update patient demographic and insurance information, and verify insurance details.
   • Adapt to a dynamic and evolving work environment and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (basic level).
• Strong communication skills, particularly with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, and knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) or billing systems is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to adapt to a growing and changing environment.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.

Licensing and Certification Requirements:

• Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.
• BCLS certification required (issued by AHA).
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Languages: Proficiency in English (Speaking, Reading, Writing).