Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Department: Urology
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (No weekends or holidays)
Shift Hours: Varying shifts between 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Start times between 7 AM and 12 PM; end times between 3 PM and 8 PM)
Assignment Duration: 2 months
Union Position: Yes
Hourly rate: $21/hour on W2 Negotiable

Role Overview:
The Medical Assistant supports patient care and clerical operations in a fast-paced Urology department. This role includes both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring smooth patient flow, accurate documentation, and a safe clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:

• Perform venipuncture, EKGs, collect and process specimens, and assist with point-of-care testing.
• Support patient mobility: escorting to exam rooms, assisting with dressing, walking, or transferring.
• Assist physicians with procedures; take vital signs and relay instructions to patients/families.
• Prepare and sterilize examination rooms and instruments following infection control policies.
• Check and log medication refrigeration, point-of-care tests, and sterilization procedures.
• Monitor medication and supply expiration dates and dispose of them according to the policy.
• Comply with PPE standards and exposure safety protocols.
• May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy.

Clerical Duties:

• Manage patient records (retrieve/send medical records, lab reports, hospital notes, etc.).
• Complete forms, requisitions, and maintain chart accuracy (paper or EMR).
• Enter orders or prescription refill requests into the EMR for physician approval.
• Schedule appointments and procedures, including surgeries and pre-admission documentation.
• Update patient demographic and insurance details; verify and pre-certify as needed.
• Maintain inventory and reorder supplies.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Training: Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Certificate course
• Certifications:
  • Required: BLS Certification (AHA)
  • Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with medical terminology and HIPAA regulations
• Effective communication, especially with multicultural or language-deficit patients
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent telephone etiquette
• Adaptability to a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• EMR or medical billing experience preferred, but not required