Medical Assistant - Float

OneOncology•Ridge, NY

2d•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 involves supporting patient care, laboratory testing, diagnostic procedures, and providers in an outpatient cancer and blood care setting. The schedule is five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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 in 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

Manage patient intakes 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; properly label and handle specimens.
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 lab equipment such as CBC analyzers and urinalysis machines; prepare, process, and store specimens appropriately.
Run and document lab tests including glucose monitoring, PT/INR, urine pregnancy, and fecal occult blood; conduct and troubleshoot quality control procedures and report critical values.
Use Laboratory Information Systems and Electronic Medical Records 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.