Lead Medical Assistant
OneOncology
- Location
- Onsite (New York, New York)
- Compensation
- $28/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the Role
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is dedicated to providing world-class cancer care through innovative treatments and a patient-centered approach. The Lead Medical Assistant role involves managing workflow, overseeing staff training, and ensuring high-quality laboratory operations and patient care.
Skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off
Full job details
Why Join Our Team?
At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders.
If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!
Job Description:
Lead Medical Assistant
Location: Elmhurst, NY
Hours: 5/8.5 shifts, Mon-Fri between 7:30am-6:30pm
Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)
Why Join Us?
In This Role, You Will:
- Assign and prioritize tasks to effectively manage workflow within the office.
- Ensure that all MAs adhere to New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS) policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance on the operation and functionality of all Hematology Instrumentation.
- Oversee training and competency assessments of all Medical Assistants.
- Maintain accurate and consistent lab documentation required for regular inspections, including state inspections.
- Assist with managing work quantity and quality, ensuring quality care is the top priority.
- Collaborate with management to develop departmental goals aligned with the organization's objectives.
- Draw blood from patients and assist in specimen collection and processing.
- 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.
- Oversee responsibilities such as phlebotomy, sample processing, requisition completion (e.g., Flow, Urine Pathology, Labdaq), blood spinning, and specimen bagging.
- Oversee and Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information is recorded, including vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns.
- Provide guidance to MAs on proper specimen handling and processing.
- Adapt to new responsibilities based on changes in specialties and patient volume.
- Regularly report to Lab Leadership to provide feedback and improve office workflow and efficiency.
- Ensure that orders are properly sent to reference labs, such as Labcorp and Quest.
We Require:
- Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in a medical or laboratory setting.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
- Attitude: Proactive, enthusiastic, and open to new challenges.
- Decision-making: Strong decision-making abilities and commitment to upholding high standards.
What We Offer:
- Salary: Starting at $28/hr
- Benefits: Health Insurance on Day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)
Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.
Visit our website at: Nycancer.com
Follow us on Facebook: NYCBS on Facebook
*New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*