Medical Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care & Phlebotomy

The Floating Hospital; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Floating Hospital in New York state seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient evaluations, perform phlebotomy, and manage essential care protocols with strict infection control. Many duties include specimen collection, PPD procedures, and coordinating with the Scheduling Department to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Experience with NYS certification, First aid/CPR, and bilingual abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Medical Assistant certification
• First aid and CPR certification
• three to five years' experience preferred
• fluency in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements Patient Care protocols including vital signs, specimen collection, PPD placement and/or reading, hearing and vision testing as directed
• Follows infection control guidelines to ensure proper clinic environment
• Assists clinicians during patient evaluations, including acting as chaperone
• Performs phlebotomy
• Obtains and processes laboratory specimens per protocols
• Reviews chart prior to patient departures for follow-up appointments, prescriptions or referrals
• Communicates with Scheduling Department to coordinate care for clients
• Ensures patients understand all instructions before leaving the clinic
• Participates in staff training to meet quality improvement standards
• Attends supervision, conferences and agency meetings as directed by Clinic Flow Manager
• Implements recommendations from Quality Improvement Team and Infection Control Committee
• Disposes of medical and hazardous waste per OSHA guidelines
• Maintains temperature and medication inventory logs and quality control logs for CLIA-waived labs
• Assignment, Review and Approval of Work
• The Clinic Flow Manager may assign other duties as needed

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Infection control

Chaperone duties

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

New York State Medical Assistant certification

First aid and CPR certification

Job description

The Floating Hospital in New York state seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient evaluations, perform phlebotomy, and manage essential care protocols with strict infection control. Many duties include specimen collection, PPD procedures, and coordinating with the Scheduling Department to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Experience with NYS certification, First aid/CPR, and bilingual abilities are valued.