Medical Assistant

in Healthcare + Life Sciences
  • Purchase, New York View on Map
  • Salary: $24.00 - $24.00
Contract

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Entry Level
  • Degree Type High School Diploma / GED
  • Employment Contract
  • Working Type On Site
  • Job Reference 0000020959
  • Salary Type Hourly
  • Industry Healthcare
  • Selling Points

    Provide vital clinical support in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Collaborate with skilled professionals in a well-established organization. Flexible schedules and potential for permanent employment.

Job Description

Medical Assistant Overview

  • The Medical Assistant role offers a dynamic opportunity to provide clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
  • Assist physicians and clinical staff in delivering excellent patient care and maintaining organized clinical areas.
  • Work within flexible schedules, Monday through Saturday, ensuring comprehensive patient support.
  • Engage in routine clinical tasks, including patient preparation, specimen collection, and documentation.
  • Administer medications and injections under direction, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with a skilled medical team in a well-established healthcare organization.
  • Opportunity for ongoing professional growth and potential transition to permanent employment.
  • Contribute to maintaining HIPAA compliance and infection-control standards.

Medical Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Prepare patients for examinations, obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
  • Assist physicians during procedures and examinations, ensuring patient comfort.
  • Perform routine clinical tasks, including specimen collection and preparation.
  • Administer medications and injections as directed within scope of practice.
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Support scheduling, referrals, and other administrative duties as needed.
  • Ensure exam rooms and clinical areas are clean and organized.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and compassionate patient care.
  • Adhere to HIPAA, safety, and infection-control protocols consistently.

Medical Assistant Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required; CMA/RMA certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience; 3 years preferred.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records systems preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical and administrative medical assisting duties.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
  • Professional demeanor, dependability, and patient-focused attitude.
  • Flexibility to work within operating hours from Monday to Saturday.
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