Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: NYC, NY
Duration: 2 months Contract
Schedule: Monday:8-5, Tuesday: 10-6, Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-5
Hourly rate: $21/ hour on W2 Negotiable
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provide patient care, including venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs, specimen collection and processing, and point-of-care testing.
Review schedules and coordinate patient flow.
Escort patients to examination and procedure rooms and assist with walking, transferring, and dressing as needed.
Prepare examination rooms and assist physicians with medical procedures.
Communicate instructions to patients and families, answer telephone calls, and provide relevant information.
Maintain patient medical records, including filing reports, test results, operative reports, and home care forms.
Obtain and process medical records, laboratory results, X-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral documentation.
Complete medical forms, requisitions, and other required documentation.
Enter orders into the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.
Manage patient charts to ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly filed.
Monitor medical supply inventory, place orders, and restock supplies as needed.
Prepare examination rooms and instruments according to sterilization and infection control policies.
Maintain required logs for medication refrigeration, point-of-care testing, sterilization, crash carts, and other clinical processes.
Check medication and medical supply expiration dates and dispose of expired items according to institutional policies.
Follow safety procedures, legal regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when handling blood, bodily fluids, disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous materials.
Schedule surgeries and procedures in coordination with the surgical coordinator, including confirming appointments and preparing charts, pre-admission documents, and consent forms.
Schedule and register patients and update demographic and insurance information.
Maintain, adjust, and confirm patient appointment schedules.
Verify insurance eligibility and benefits using internal systems or online resources.
Perform insurance pre-certification for procedures as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Proficiency in EPIC EMR and multispecialty clinical workflows.
Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of electronic medical records and medical billing systems preferred.
Proficiency in phlebotomy and EKG procedures as required.
Ability to adapt to a growing and changing healthcare environment.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow clinical safety and infection control protocols.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements