Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

OneOncology•New York, NY

About The Position

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Washington Heights, New York location. The role supports patient care and laboratory operations in an outpatient oncology and hematology setting, working with providers, staff, and patients. The position follows a schedule of five 8.5-hour shifts, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and may require travel between NYCBS locations.

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.
Reliable transportation to travel between NYCBS locations.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Manage patient intake and accurately record vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns.
Perform blood draws, urine dipsticks, stool collection, and rapid tests such as Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV; label and handle specimens properly.
Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing, and assist with 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.