About this role
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
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*New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*