Medical Assistant

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Department: Radiology Private Ambulatory Associates
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Hourly rate: $21/hour Negotiable

Role Overview:
As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will support patient care and clinical operations in a radiology outpatient setting. Your role involves direct patient assistance, clinical procedures, administrative duties, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Clinical Support:
  • Perform venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
  • Assist patients with mobility, exam preparation, and accompany them to procedure rooms.
  • Support physicians during procedures and communicate instructions to patients/families.
• Administrative & Clerical Duties:
  • Manage patient medical records, lab/x-ray reports, referral information, and documentation via EMR or manual systems.
  • Enter orders and prescription refill requests for physician review.
  • Schedule appointments, surgeries, and procedures; update patient demographics and insurance information.
  • Verify insurance and pre-certifications as necessary.
• Inventory & Compliance:
  • Order, stock, and monitor medical supplies; check medication expiration and dispose appropriately.
  • Prepare exam rooms and instruments following sterilization and infection control protocols.
  • Maintain logs for refrigeration, crash cart, sterilization, and testing processes.
  • Adhere to safety standards, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and legal regulations.
• Additional Duties:
  • Perform phlebotomy proficiently.
  • Support chart maintenance including filing reports and test results.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education & Certification:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA required).
  • Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Effective communication skills, including working with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA compliance.
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records and billing systems preferred.
  • Adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.