Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Medical AssistantJob Description
We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant with a passion for patient care and attention to detail. This role involves performing routine medical assistant tasks and phlebotomy duties under the supervision of clinical staff, ensuring high standards of service and patient dignity.
Responsibilities
- Perform all routine medical assistant functions consistently according to policy and best practice, while respecting participants' rights to privacy and dignity.
- Accurately document participants' vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Conduct venipuncture and finger blood draws, including the drawing, capping, and labeling of blood specimens.
- Follow infection control protocols when drawing blood and collecting specimens as per medical orders.
- Correctly identify and process specimens for laboratory testing, including centrifuging and refrigerating as required.
- Order laboratory tests accurately and promptly based on physician's written orders, track test results, and communicate any cancellations to the physician.
- Schedule home draw labs and obtain reports using relevant software.
Essential Skills
- 1 or more years of phlebotomy experience, preferably with a geriatric population.
- High School Diploma.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or Certified Phlebotomist.
- Fluency in English.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records.
- Strong customer service skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Fuzhounese is preferred but not required.
- Superior interpersonal and people skills.
- Friendly, outgoing personality with a tactful and courteous demeanor.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent interruptions and changes.
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently and with supervision.
- Pleasant telephone manner and ability to work weekends if required.
Work Environment
This position is based in an office/clinic setting, operating from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a total of 40 weekly hours and a 1-hour lunch break. Locations include Queens (Flushing, NY) and Brooklyn (Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY). The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, commuter transit and parking plans, and various flexible spending accounts. The work culture is supportive and focused on providing excellent care to our participants.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Queens, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Queens,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.
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