Medical Office Assistant

Job Title: Medical Office Assistant
Location: Staten Island, NY
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours Per Week: 37.5 | Hours Per Day: 7.5 | Days Per Week: 5
Hourly rate: $21/hour on W2 (Negotiable)

Role Overview:
The Medical Office Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support to physicians and surgeons, playing a key role in delivering high-quality patient care. This includes direct patient care, assisting with procedures, and managing essential clerical tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Support:

• Assist with patient care activities: vital signs, EKGs, venipuncture, specimen collection, point-of-care testing.
• Escort and prepare patients for exams or procedures.
• Support physicians during procedures and relay instructions to patients/families.
• Set up and maintain exam rooms and medical instruments per infection control standards.
• Monitor and log temperature-sensitive items, medications, and crash cart supplies.
• Check and dispose of expired medications and supplies in compliance with policy.

Administrative Duties:

• Manage medical records: sending/receiving documentation, filing, and organizing charts.
• Use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter orders, manage prescriptions, and update patient data.
• Schedule appointments, surgeries, and verify procedure times with patients.
• Perform patient registration and update demographic/insurance information.
• Verify insurance coverage and pre-certify procedures as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Medical Assistant; phlebotomy experience preferred
• Certification: Certified Medical Assistant from an accredited school
• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with EMR systems
• Communication: Ability to interact effectively with a diverse patient population
• Other: Must follow safety protocols, legal regulations, and PPE guidelines