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About the Role
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their passionate team. This role is crucial in providing world-class cancer care, utilizing cutting-edge treatments, and maintaining a patient-centered approach. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization committed to healing and hope, this is the opportunity for you.
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 (room temp, refrigerated, or frozen).
- 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.
- Utilize Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (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.
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- EMR/LIS systems
- Venipuncture
- Specimen Collection
- Diagnostic Testing
- Instrument Sterilization
- Laboratory Support
- Quality Control
- Electronic Documentation
- Communication
- Teamwork
Location
- New Hyde Park, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1+ year of relevant experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Salary/Compensations
- Starting at $23/hour
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 Paid Holidays (2 Floating)
About the Company
- New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.
- The passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care.
- NYCBS offers cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach.
- The organization is committed to healing, hope, and advanced care.
Equal Opportunity
- New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.