Medical Assistant

The Floating Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Floating Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinic in New York, NY. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, PPD administration, and assisting clinicians during patient evaluations.

Candidates must hold NYS Medical Assistant certification with CPR/First Aid; supervisory experience and Spanish preference are a plus. The role supports a no-smoking clinic environment and adheres to infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Medical Assistant certification.
• First aid and CPR certifications.
• Three to five years' nursing experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including vital signs, specimen collection, PPD placement/reading, and basic hearing/vision testing.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and maintain a clean clinical environment.
• Assist clinicians during patient evaluations and act as chaperone as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy and administer PPDs as ordered.
• Process laboratory specimens per protocols and ensure accurate chart preparation for departures.
• Coordinate with Scheduling to facilitate patient care and follow-ups.
• Ensure patients understand instructions prior to leaving the clinic.
• Participate in staff trainings and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Phlebotomy

Chaperone experience

Spanish preferred

Supervisory experience

Education

NYS Medical Assistant certification

First aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements Patient Care protocols including: vital signs, specimen collection, PPD placement and/or reading, hearing and vision testing as directed
• Follows and demonstrates strict infection control guidelines to ensure proper clinic environment
• Assists clinicians/providers during patient evaluations as needed, including acting as chaperone
• Performs phlebotomy
• Administers PPD's as ordered and as needed
• Obtains and processes laboratory specimens, per protocols
• Reviews chart prior to patient’s departure for follow-up appointments, prescriptions and/or referrals
• Communicates with Scheduling Department to coordinate health care for clients
• Ensures that all patients have been assessed and have understanding of all instructions prior to leaving the clinic
• Participates with clinical staff for in-service training, to ensure that nursing staff functions meet quality improvement standards
• Attends supervision, conferences, and agency meetings as directed by Clinic Flow Manager
• Implements recommendations from the Quality Improvement Team and Infection Control Committee, as requested
• Disposes of medical and hazardous waste, as per OSHA guidelines and clinic protocols
• Maintains temperature log books, medication inventory logs of lab and PPD log, quality control logs including for and CLIA-waived labs

Assignment, Review and Approval of Work

The Clinic Flow Manager may assign other duties, assignments and special projects as needed.

Environment:

The office is temperature-controlled and the noise level is kept to a minimum in accordance with professional office practices. The agency observes a no-smoking policy.

EMR Access includes the following actions/areas:

Scanning, Triage, PMH/Vital, Orders, Immunizations/PPD, Telephone Encounters

Requirements

Background and Education:

Current New York State Medical Assistant certification; appropriate certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; three to five years' experience in nursing profession with supervisory experience; proficiency in Spanish preferred.