Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (Contract)

Location: Long Island City, NY 11102

Facility: Mount Sinai Health System

Contract Duration: July 6, 2026 September 5, 2026

Schedule: Monday Friday | 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week

Employment Type: Contract

Openings: 1

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Assistant to join a busy outpatient practice within Mount Sinai Queens. The Medical Assistant will provide both clinical and administrative support to physicians and healthcare teams while ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient office operations. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-specialty environment and may float to Internal Medicine, Urology, Gynecology, or Pediatrics as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs.
• Perform EKGs and assist with diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Escort and assist patients with mobility, transfers, and dressing when needed.
• Process laboratory specimens and maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain examination rooms and ensure proper sterilization of instruments.
• Monitor medication and supply expiration dates and dispose of items according to policy.
• Maintain refrigeration logs, sterilization logs, crash cart logs, and other required records.
• Follow infection control standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Administrative Duties

• Manage patient charts and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Enter physician orders and prepare prescription refill requests for provider review.
• Schedule appointments, surgeries, and procedures.
• Verify and update patient demographics and insurance information.
• Obtain medical records, lab reports, referrals, and hospital documentation.
• Assist with insurance verification and pre-certification processes.
• Answer telephone calls and provide patient assistance professionally.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and coordinate reordering as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited institution.
• Current BLS Certification (AHA required).
• Experience performing venipuncture and EKGs.
• Knowledge of patient care procedures and specimen collection.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Previous outpatient clinic or physician practice experience.
• Experience with EMR systems and medical billing platforms.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Required Skills

• Venipuncture
• Patient Care
• Specimen Collection
• Point-of-Care Testing
• EKG Administration
• Vital Signs Measurement
• EMR Documentation
• Medical Chart Management
• Phlebotomy
• Appointment Scheduling
• Insurance Verification
• Procedure Pre-Certification
• Medical Terminology
• HIPAA Compliance