Medical Assistant, Lead

OneOncology • East Setauket, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

New York Health (NYH) is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to support its multidisciplinary, patient-centered healthcare team. The role helps manage office workflow and quality of care, supports and trains Medical Assistants, and oversees laboratory processes and documentation. The Lead Medical Assistant also provides direct clinical support, including patient intake, blood draws, specimen handling, and assisting providers with examinations and treatments. The position is located in Setauket, New York, and follows five 8.5-hour shifts Monday through Friday, scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a medical or laboratory setting.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• A proactive, enthusiastic attitude and openness to new challenges.
• Strong decision-making abilities and a commitment to upholding high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assign and prioritize tasks to manage office workflow effectively.
• Ensure Medical Assistants follow NYH policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on the operation and functionality of hematology instrumentation.
• Oversee Medical Assistant training and competency assessments.
• Maintain accurate and consistent laboratory documentation required for regular and state inspections.
• Help manage work quantity and quality, prioritizing quality care.
• Collaborate with management to develop departmental goals aligned with organizational objectives.
• Draw blood and assist with specimen collection and processing.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits and procedures, and assist providers during physical exams and in-office treatments.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and instruments for patient safety and infection control.
• Oversee phlebotomy, sample processing, requisition completion (including Flow, Urine Pathology, and Labdaq), blood spinning, and specimen bagging.
• Oversee patient intakes and ensure accurate recording of vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns.
• Guide Medical Assistants on proper specimen handling and processing.
• Adapt to changing responsibilities based on specialty changes and patient volume.
• Report regularly to Lab Leadership with feedback to improve office workflow and efficiency.
• Ensure orders are sent properly to reference laboratories such as Labcorp and Quest.

Benefits

• Health insurance beginning on Day 1
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off
• 8 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed