Medical Assistant - Float

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists•Ridge, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is hiring a Medical Assistant to float among its Port Jefferson, East Setauket, Ronkonkoma, and Smithtown, New York locations. The role works five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant supports outpatient oncology and hematology care by collecting patient information and specimens, assisting with clinical and diagnostic procedures, maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments, and documenting clinical and laboratory information. The position requires travel between NYCBS locations and close collaboration with providers, staff, and patients.

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient intakes and accurately record vital signs, medical histories, and patient concerns.
Perform venipuncture and collect urine and stool specimens; conduct rapid tests, including Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV tests, and 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 examination rooms for visits and procedures, and assist providers with 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 and Electronic Medical Records to enter, verify, and manage laboratory 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.