Network Temp Inc·New York
The Medical Assistant will handle administrative and clerical duties alongside clinical tasks, including patient assistance, maintaining supplies, and performing various patient screenings and tests as directed. Key duties involve conducting viral swabs, recording vital signs, organizing lab work for compliance, and ensuring the cleanliness and infection control standards of the clinic and lab areas.
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a range of administrative/clerical and a variety of clinical task at the medical clinic MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:
This position has the following management/supervisory responsibility (check only one): This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities. This is a supervisory position. This position is a managerial position. This is a director/administrator position.
Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
Must conduct patient care by conducting swabbing for COVID-19, Influenza, or other viruses/bacteria for patients and staff as directed by the Medical Director or Assistant Vice President.
Must take and record vital signs for all patients as directed by the Medical Director.
Must organize Lab Requisitions and organize pickup and delivery to the lab from the facility for DOH compliance.
Must ensure the lab and clinic is clean and clear of clutter. Must maintain the highest of infection control standards.
Preparing the examination rooms for patient assessment, clinical procedures and assistant practitioners with patient care.
Monitoring and documenting patient’s signs and symptoms for clinicians review during clinical evaluation.
Must organize and restock the PPE Stations in the Clinic and in the Lobby every day.
Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
Saves doctors’ time by helping with office procedures which may include filing, preparing documents, filling the copier/scanner with paper, emailing on behalf of Medical Director, confirming insurance, preauthorization, etc.
Market context
Medical assistant roles in New York are commonly available across clinics, physician offices, and health systems, making this a steady-entry healthcare option. Competition can be stronger for candidates with formal Medical Assistant training, clinical experience, and solid computer and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time comparing postings, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on patient support and scheduling or documentation experience.
