Medical Assistant I

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant – OBGYN
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Location: New York, NY
Contract Duration: 60 Days
Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday (No weekends)
Rotational shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Must be available for all shifts (no shift selection allowed)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (7.5 hours/day)
Hourly rate: $21/hr. on W2

Role Overview:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports physicians in delivering clinical, technical, administrative, and front-desk services, primarily within an OBGYN setting. This role ensures high-quality patient care, efficient office operations, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical & Technical Duties:

• Perform EKGs, lab testing, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), audiometry as ordered
• Take patient vital signs, medical/medication/allergy history, height, and weight
• Perform CLIA-regulated lab procedures and quality control checks
• Maintain clean, well-stocked exam rooms and clinical areas
• Document treatments, test results, patient calls, and other required logs

Administrative & Front Desk Support:

• Greeting patients and visitors courteously
• Register and schedule patients using current systems
• Process HMO referrals, retrieve/file reports, and update patient information
• Handle daily ledger sheets and maintain accountability for cash box
• Answer phones professionally, take accurate messages, and relay emergencies

Communication & Patient Interaction:

• Provide discharge instructions per physician direction
• Notify patients of test results following physician review
• Maintain respectful and professional interactions with patients, families, and staff
• Ensure personalized and prompt attention to all patients and visitors

Qualifications & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• National CMA Certification (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• OBGYN experience (Required)
• Minimum two (2) years of medical assistant experience or formal MA certification from an accredited program

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and phone communication skills
• Proficiency in data entry and patient registration systems
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting
• Flexibility and adaptability to shift changes and practice needs