Medical Assistant / 22 / HCD021

Medical Assistant Position

Adecco Healthcare and Life Sciences is hiring for a Medical Assistant in New York, NY. Location : New York, NY Duration : 6 month contract Pay rate : $24.34 / hour Schedule : M - Thurs : 7 : 45am - 4 : 30pm Friday : 7 : 45am - 4 : 00pm

Job duties for this position include :

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with procedures
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted CareMount Medical and / or individual department standards, policies, and protocols
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patients individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
• Directs and / or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner
• Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician / mid-level healthcare professional and / or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures / treatments
• Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area
• Seeks validation / guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and / or nurse when necessary
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per CareMount Medical policy
• Inspects, cleans / prepares and processes instruments / equipment according to manufacturers or CareMount Medical guidelines
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC

Qualifications :

Why work for Adecco? Weekly Pay 401(k) Plan Skills Training Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details : $24.34 per hour