Medical Assistant

Equity Staffing Group is currently staffing a Medical Assistant for on-site work in New York, NY 10010. This is contract work with a Fortune 500 organization. Our client serves millions of customers daily and has a reputation for bold ideas. If you enjoy working with energetic people in a collaborative environment, we want to speak with you!

Position: Medical Assistant

Location: 24th Street, New York, NY 10010

Duration: 6 Months contract to start, potential for extension and/or conversion to FTE

Rate: $23.00/Hr

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with procedures

• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted CareMount Medical and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocols

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner

• Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner

• Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments

• Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area

• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary

• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per CareMount Medical policy

• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ or CareMount Medical guidelines

• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC

Must have qualifications/experience:

2+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting.

2+ years of phlebotomy experience.

What skills/attributes are nice to have, and will set a candidate apart?

A strong candidate should demonstrate solid clinical thinking skills. Its important to be proactive and a team player. Flexibility is another key attribute, especially in adapting to changes or unexpected situations. Lastly, being a fast learner allows the candidate to quickly adjust to new processes, systems, and responsibilities, which is invaluable in a dynamic clinical setting.

Type of certification required : Current BLS certification.

Shift start & end times: M - Thurs: 7:45am-4:30pm Friday: 7:45am-4:00pm

Work days per week : 5 Days per week

Dress code/scrub color : Solid color Scrub (Preferably Navy Blue or Black)

Is travel required for this role? If yes, when and how often? Yes, If coverage in needed

They may be asked to cover at the following locations if needed:

34th Street, New York NY 10016

37th Street, New York NY 10016

Will they travel to more than one location within a work shift?

Yes, If coverage in needed - may Vary

Will work take place in a patient's home? No