Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Astoria, NY
Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $21/hr
Hours per Week: 22.5
Schedule:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking Medical Assistant for an exciting Travel or Local job in Astoria, NY.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs, and point-of-care testing.
Prepare exam rooms, assist with procedures, and support patient mobility and specimen collection.
Provide patient instructions and communicate with patients/families as needed.
Manage patient flow, schedules, and assist with appointment coordination.
Maintain and update EMR charts, forms, and demographic/insurance information.
Enter provider orders in EMR and prepare prescription refill requests.
Verify insurance and perform pre-certifications as needed.
Handle medical records, scanning, filing, and general office tasks.
Follow all PPE, infection control, and safety guidelines.
Required Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with multicultural and limited-English-proficiency patients.
Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, and basic MS Office.
EMR experience preferred (EPIC a plus).
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Certifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Medical Assistant Certificate Program (Required)
BLS Certification – AHA (Required)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Preferred
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.