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Job Description:
Medical Assistant•
Float Location:
Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Yorktown, NY Hours/Days:
5 8.5 Hour Shifts; Monday
- Friday (between 7:30am-6:00pm)
Organization:
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS)
Key Responsibilities Patient Care:
Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information is recorded, including vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns.
Venipuncture & Specimen Collection:
Perform blood draws, urine dipsticks, stool collection, and rapid tests such as Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV, ensuring proper labeling and handling of all specimens.
Diagnostic Testing:
Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing, and assist in other diagnostic procedures under the direct supervision of a Physician or APP.
Clinical Assistance:
Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits and procedures, and assist providers during physical exams and in-office treatments.
Instrument Sterilization:
Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety and infection control.
Laboratory Support:
Operate and maintain lab equipment such as CBC analyzers and urinalysis machines; prepare, process, and store specimens appropriately (room temp, refrigerated, or frozen).
Quality Control:
Run and document various lab tests including glucose monitoring, PT/INR, urine pregnancy, and fecal occult blood; conduct and troubleshoot quality control procedures and report critical values.
Electronic Documentation:
Utilize Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter, verify, and manage lab orders and clinical data.
Reference Lab Coordination:
Package and send out specimens to external labs such as Labcorp and Quest, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
Communication & Teamwork:
Maintain professional communication with providers, staff, and patients, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Multi-Site Flexibility:
Adapt to workflow changes and provide support across multiple NYCBS locations as needed. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Medical Assistant Certification
- preferred Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- preferred At least 1 year of relevant experience in outpatient care or lab settings
- preferred Previous work in EMR/LIS systems (e.g., LABDAQ
- preferred Reliable transportation to travel between NYCBS locations Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer Salary:
Starting at $25/hr Benefits from
Day One:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance, Short
- and Long-Term Disability 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Paid Holidays (2 Floating) Opportunities for Growth & Advancement A culture of innovation, support, and excellence in care Apply Today!
Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.
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