Medical Assistant, V
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Location
- Onsite (Bronx, New York)
- Compensation
- $29 - $31/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
The Medical Assistant supports the Hispanic Community Health Study research clinic by performing clinical and laboratory procedures, including venipuncture and ECGs, while managing specimen processing and participant data. This role is critical to ensuring accurate lab testing and workflow efficiency within the study.
Skills
Full job details
The Medical Assistant will be an invaluable member of the team working in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos research clinic at One Fordham Plaza. This is the Bronx site and one of four contracted sites conducting the study across the USA. The study is seeking a full time Medical Assistant, to perform all job functions to ensure the processing of patient specimens for lab testing in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos research clinic. It is essential that candidate is able to communicate in Spanish/English.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain adequate inventory of lab and / or clinical supplies.
- Handles administrative duties such as training, scheduling, quality assurance and monitors workflow.
- Perform venipuncture (blood draws)
- Process specimens per protocol. Oversees specimen shipping - coordinate pick-ups and tracking of specimens.
- Interview and record participants information (such as medical history, meds, nutrition, sleep, physical activity, neurocognitive, etc)
- Perform electrocardiograms; record height, weight, blood pressure, urine specimens; dental information, hearing, etc.
- Obtain informed consent after necessary training
- Conform to all applicable HIPAA and safety guidelines
- Perform clinical and and lab procedures including, but not limited to: spirometry, ECG, pipetting, Centrifuging, equipment calibration and maintenance, dispensing/receipt logs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree, science major, or equivalent skills and experience required.
- License/Certification as a Phlebotomist technician, Nursing Assistant, and/or Medical Assistant required
- Centralized training certification in multiple study areas strongly preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- The ideal candidate will be able to communicate in a professional manner, be organized, an attentive listener and computer literate.
- Able to handle and assist with study equipment and surveys.
- The candidate should be proficient in processing blood specimens by accessioning, spinning and packaging for transport, and have knowledge of all blood and urine specimen requirements and waste/red bag disposal.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this are listed below. This rate is based on the 1199 bargaining unit contract.
Hiring Rate
29.70
Post Probationary Rate
30.23
Job Rate
31.49
Minimum Salary Range
USD $29.70/Hr.
Maximum Salary Range
USD $29.70/Hr.