Medical Assistant

OneOncology•Riverhead, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care and laboratory operations. The role is based in Riverhead, New York, and works four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Monday as a regular day off. The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Physician or APP for diagnostic procedures and assists with patient visits, examinations, and in-office treatments. Responsibilities include collecting and documenting patient intake information, performing venipuncture and other specimen collection, conducting diagnostic and point-of-care tests, preparing patients and exam rooms, and cleaning and maintaining instruments. The role also supports laboratory operations, quality control, electronic records and orders, and coordination of specimens sent to external laboratories. The Medical Assistant communicates professionally with patients and staff, works collaboratively, and may provide support across multiple NYCBS locations as needed. NYCBS describes itself as a growing organization focused on patient-centered cancer and blood-disorder care, including advanced treatments and innovative research. The organization offers a starting wage of $22 per hour, benefits from day one, paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Medical Assistant certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least 1 year of relevant experience in outpatient care or laboratory settings.
Proficiency with EMR/LIS systems, such as LABDAQ.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage patient intakes and record vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns accurately.
Perform blood draws, urine dipsticks, stool collection, and rapid Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV tests; label and handle specimens properly.
Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing, and assist with other diagnostic procedures under the direct supervision of a Physician or APP.
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 to support patient safety and infection control.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including CBC analyzers and urinalysis machines; prepare, process, and store specimens appropriately.
Run and document laboratory tests, including glucose monitoring, PT/INR, urine pregnancy, and fecal occult blood tests; conduct and troubleshoot quality-control procedures and report critical values.
Use Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter, verify, and manage lab orders and clinical data.
Package and send specimens to external laboratories such as Labcorp and Quest, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
Communicate professionally with providers, staff, and patients and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Adapt to workflow changes and provide support across multiple NYCBS locations as needed.