Medical Assistant - Urology

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists•Astoria, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Health (NYH) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support its urology practice in Astoria, New York. The role supports patient care through intake, specimen collection and processing, vital-sign recording, examination preparation, and assistance to physicians and other staff. The schedule is five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant also sterilizes medical equipment and instruments, supports data entry, assists physicians with examinations and office procedures, and performs EKGs and point-of-care testing. NYH describes its approach as holistic and integrated, with multidisciplinary collaboration and personalized, compassionate, evidence-based care.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Knowledge of standard precautions and ability to use appropriate PPE when handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Reliable transportation to travel to NYH locations for patient-care needs.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk and computer, and to stand, bend, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with an EMR system.

Responsibilities

Manage patient intakes and accurately record information.
Collect and process laboratory specimens, including venipuncture and diagnostic tests.
Record patients’ vital signs.
Prepare patients for examinations.
Sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
Assist providers and other support staff with data entry.
Assist physicians during visits with examinations and office procedures.
Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.