Medical Assistant, Lead

Why Join Our Team?

At New York Health (NYH) , we are revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to personalized care, NYH is setting a new standard for healthcare in our communities.

Join us and become a part of our mission to promote lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.

Job Description:

Lead Medical Assistant
Location: Setauket, NY
Hours: 5/8.5 shifts, Mon-Fri between 7:30am-6:00pm

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 Health (NYH) 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.

- 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 $25.52/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)