Bilingual Medical Assistant - Research Clinic (Bronx)

Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Einstein in the Bronx is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos clinic at One Fordham Plaza. The role involves venipuncture, specimen processing, and data collection, with bilingual English/Spanish communication essential.

Responsibilities include inventory management, administrative duties, and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines. Training for clinical and lab procedures will be provided, with a focus on quality and accuracy in

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent skills and experience required.
• Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and computer literacy essential.
• Experience handling study equipment and surveys; able to process blood specimens and adhere to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory of lab and clinical supplies.
• Perform venipuncture and other specimen collection.
• Process specimens per protocol and coordinate shipping.
• Interview participants and record medical history, meds, nutrition, sleep, and activity data.
• Perform ECGs, measure vitals, collect urine, dental info, hearing tests.
• Obtain informed consent after training; comply with HIPAA and safety guidelines.
• Perform lab procedures including spirometry, centrifugation, calibration, and logs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Professional communication

Organized

Active listening

Computer literacy

Equipment handling

Survey administration

Phlebotomy procedures

Specimen processing

Education

Phlebotomy technician license

Nursing Assistant certification

Medical Assistant certification

Associates degree

Job description

Einstein in the Bronx is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos clinic at One Fordham Plaza. The role involves venipuncture, specimen processing, and data collection, with bilingual English/Spanish communication essential.

Responsibilities include inventory management, administrative duties, and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines. Training for clinical and lab procedures will be provided, with a focus on quality and accuracy in