Medical Assistant - MA 25-34851


Healthcare - NY - Manhattan, NY
New York, New York
Locations: New York, Chelsea, Brooklyn, Chinatown, Williamsburg
Posted On: January 02, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 16, 2026
Pay: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: New York, NY (ZIP: 10012)
Duration: 13 Weeks (Contract)
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week

Pay Rate: Up to $21/hour

Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a short-term contract assignment in an outpatient clinical setting. The ideal candidate will support both clinical and administrative functions, assist providers with patient care, and help maintain efficient clinic operations while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and privacy standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

  • Perform patient care tasks including vital signs, venipuncture, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection/processing

  • Escort patients to exam and procedure rooms; assist with mobility and positioning as needed

  • Prepare patients and exam rooms; assist providers during procedures

  • Maintain exam room equipment and instruments per infection control and sterilization policies

  • Monitor medication and supply expiration dates and dispose of items per policy

  • Maintain required clinical logs (e.g., refrigeration, sterilization, POC testing)

  • Ensure compliance with PPE and safety regulations

Clerical & Administrative Duties:

  • Maintain and organize patient charts, reports, test results, and forms

  • Enter provider orders into the EMR and prepare prescription refill requests

  • Obtain and manage lab results, imaging reports, hospital notes, and referrals

  • Schedule patient appointments, procedures, and surgeries as needed

  • Verify and update patient demographic and insurance information

  • Perform eligibility verification and pre-certifications when required

  • Inventory, order, and restock medical supplies

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines

  • Familiarity with EMR systems (preferred)

  • Basic computer skills, including MS Office

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

Education & Certifications

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program

  • Certified Medical Assistant (required)

  • BLS Certification (AHA required)

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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. 

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