Medical Assistant
6 days ago
New York
Job Description Position: Medical Assistant Shift: Days (5x8) Weekly Hours: 40 Hrs Contract Duration: 13 weeks Pay Range: $ 18/hr to $23/hr Location: New York, NY 10019 Responsibilities: • Assist with patient care tasks, such as taking blood samples (venipuncture), performing EKGs, checking patient schedules, organizing patient flow, and escorting patients to exam rooms., • Help patients with walking, transferring, and dressing, and assist in collecting specimens or conducting point-of-care testing., • Prepare patients for exams and assist physicians during procedures., • Take vital signs and provide instructions to patients and families., • OBGYN Experience strongly preferred., • Bilingual Fluent in Spanish Strongly Preferred., • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, especially those from different backgrounds., • Strong phone etiquette and interpersonal skills., • Basic knowledge of medical terms and HIPAA guidelines., • Proficient in using the EMR system (preferred but not required)., • High School Diploma or GED, with completion of an approved Medical Assistant program., • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.