Job Title: Medical Assistant – Contract

Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time / Contract
Hours: 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day (Schedules may vary: 8 AM–4 PM, 10 AM–6 PM, or 12 PM–8 PM)

Job Description:

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" isseeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team on a contract basis. This role involves a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities to ensure seamless patient care and efficient office operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:

• Perform venipuncture and/or EKGs; collect and process specimens
• Assist patients with mobility, dressing, and transfers
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for exams
• Assist physicians with procedures and examinations
• Set up exam rooms and instruments following proper sterilization techniques
• Maintain logs for medications, point-of-care testing, sterilization processes, and crash carts
• Check expiration dates on medications and supplies and dispose of them properly
• Comply with safety, infection control, and PPE standards

Administrative Duties:

• Schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and procedures
• Maintain patient charts and update demographic/insurance information
• Send/receive medical records, lab/x-ray reports, and referral information
• Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system and prepare prescription refill requests
• Perform insurance verification and pre-certifications for procedures
• Inventory, order, and restock medical supplies as needed

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (basic)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving healthcare setting
• Knowledge of EMR or billing systems preferred

Education & Certifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course
• BLS Certification (Required, AHA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Work Environment:

• General office and clinical environment
• Light physical activity required, including assisting patients with mobility and routine procedures

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.