Medical Assistant

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Town of Riverhead (NY)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Job summary

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) in Riverhead, NY, seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, specimen collection, and clinical procedures under the supervision of physicians and APPs. You will help with EKGs, point-of-care testing, and maintaining EMR/LIS records in a busy outpatient setting.

Requirements include a High School diploma, MA certification, current BLS, and at least 1 year in outpatient care or lab settings.

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).
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information is recorded, including vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns.
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.
Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing, and assist in other diagnostic procedures under the direct supervision of a Physician or APP.
Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits and procedures, and assist providers during physical exams and in-office treatments.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety and infection control.
Operate and maintain lab equipment such as CBC analyzers and urinalysis machines; prepare, process, and store specimens appropriately.
Run and document various lab tests including glucose monitoring, PT/INR, urine pregnancy, and fecal occult blood; report results.
Utilize LIS and EMR to enter, verify, and manage lab orders and clinical data.
Package and send out specimens to external labs such as Labcorp and Quest, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
Maintain professional communication with providers, staff, and patients, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Adapt to workflow changes and provide support across multiple NYCBS locations as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

EKG

Point-of-care testing

Clinical assistance

Lab equipment operation

EMR/LIS proficiency

Tools

LABDAQ

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!

Job Description

Medical Assistant

Location: Riverhead, NY

Hours: 4/10 hr shifts, Tue-Fri 7:30a-6p (RDO Mon)

Organization: New York Cancer and Blood Specialists

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