Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant 

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

Hours: 5/8.5 hr shifts, Mon-Fri 7:30a-6p

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 

• 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 

What We Offer 

• Salary: Starting at $23/hour

• Benefits from Day One: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability 

• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Paid Holidays (2 Floating) 

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement 

• A culture of innovation, support, and excellence in care

Apply Today! 

Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.

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New York Cancer and Blood Specialists  is an Equal Opportunity Employer.