Medical Assistant

About the role

• Medical Assistant
• Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
• Hours/Days: 5/8.5 hour days, Mon-Fri between 7:30am-6pm

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information is recorded, including vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns
• Venipuncture & Specimen Collection: Perform blood draws, urine dipsticks, stool collection, and rapid tests such as Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV, ensuring proper labeling and handling of all specimens
• Diagnostic Testing: Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing, and assist in other diagnostic procedures under the direct supervision of a Physician or APP
• Clinical Assistance: Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits and procedures, and assist providers during physical exams and in-office treatments
• Instrument Sterilization: Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety and infection control
• Laboratory Support: Operate and maintain lab equipment such as CBC analyzers and urinalysis machines; prepare, process, and store specimens appropriately (room temp, refrigerated, or frozen)
• Quality Control: Run and document various lab tests including glucose monitoring, PT/INR, urine pregnancy, and fecal occult blood; conduct and troubleshoot quality control procedures and report critical values
• Electronic Documentation: Utilize Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to enter, verify, and manage lab orders and clinical data
• Reference Lab Coordination: Package and send out specimens to external labs such as Labcorp and Quest, ensuring proper documentation and compliance
• Communication & Teamwork: Maintain professional communication with providers, staff, and patients, and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Multi-Site Flexibility: Adapt to workflow changes and provide support across multiple NYCBS locations as needed

Qualifications

• 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 lab settings
• Proficient in EMR/LIS systems (e.g., LABDAQ)
• Reliable transportation to travel between NYCBS locations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Salary: Starting at $23/hour
• Benefits from Day One: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Paid Holidays (2 Floating)
• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
• A culture of innovation, support, and excellence in care

• Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.
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• New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.