Certified Medical Assistant

Novellis Health

Certified Medical Assistant

Richmond Hill, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Vision insurance

    Position Summary: Under direct supervision, assist physicians and clinicians with patient care duties across our busy medical oncology/hematology and urology departments. This is a full-time role that requires working Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Key Responsibilities: • Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment areas • Record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes • Prepare examination rooms, equipment, and clean instruments • Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with exams and procedures, including urology-specific procedures such as bladder scans, urodynamic testing, and urological specimen collection • Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection with high proficiency • Handle blood and urine specimens, ensuring proper labeling and adherence to safety standards • Process laboratory specimens for collection or analysis • Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated • Maintain exam/treatment room disinfection protocols • Support urology patient care needs, including catheterization assistance and post-procedure monitoring as directed • Manage patient calls, prescription requests, and appointment changes • Perform administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, and chart preparation

    Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program • 1–3 years of professional experience as a medical assistant required; experience in urology or oncology/hematology preferred • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required • Current BCLS certification (required within 3 months of hire) • Proficient in blood draw techniques and comfortable with frequent blood collection • Familiarity with urology procedures and patient care protocols a plus • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-specialty medical environment