Medical Assistant

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists•Riverhead, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is hiring a Medical Assistant in Riverhead, New York. The Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinical workflows by collecting patient information and specimens, performing diagnostic and point-of-care testing, assisting providers, maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments, documenting clinical and laboratory information, and coordinating specimen shipments to external laboratories. The role may require providing support across multiple NYCBS locations as needed. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Monday as the regular day off. Starting pay is $22 per hour. Benefits are available from day one.

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 accurately record vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns.
Perform venipuncture and collect urine and stool specimens, as well as specimens for 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 examination rooms for visits and procedures, and assist providers during physical examinations 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; perform and troubleshoot quality-control procedures and report critical values.
Use Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter, verify, and manage laboratory orders and clinical data.
Package and send specimens to external laboratories such as Labcorp and Quest, ensuring appropriate 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.