Medical Assistant, V

US-NY-Bronx

Job ID: 2026-18395
Employee Classification: Non-Exempt/Non-Union
Department: ..
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Hiring Rate: 29.70
Post Probationary Rate: 30.23
Job Rate: 31.49
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

About Us

The Medical Assistant will be an invaluable member of the team working in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos research clinic at One Fordham Plaza. This is the Bronx site and one of four contracted sites conducting the study across the USA. The study is seeking a full time Medical Assistant, to perform all job functions to ensure the processing of patient specimens for lab testing in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos research clinic.  It is essential that candidate is able to communicate in Spanish/English.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain adequate inventory of lab and / or clinical supplies.
• Handles administrative duties such as training, scheduling, quality assurance and monitors workflow.
• Perform venipuncture (blood draws)
• Process specimens per protocol.  Oversees specimen shipping - coordinate pick-ups and tracking of specimens.
• Interview and record participants information (such as medical history, meds, nutrition, sleep, physical activity, neurocognitive, etc)
• Perform electrocardiograms; record height, weight, blood pressure, urine specimens; dental information, hearing, etc.
• Obtain informed consent after necessary training
• Conform to all applicable HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Perform clinical and and lab procedures including, but not limited to: spirometry, ECG, pipetting, Centrifuging, equipment calibration and maintenance, dispensing/receipt logs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree, science major, or equivalent skills and experience required.
• License/Certification as a Phlebotomist technician, Nursing Assistant, and/or Medical Assistant required
• Centralized training certification in multiple study areas strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be able to communicate in a professional manner, be organized, an attentive listener and computer literate.
• Able to handle and assist with study equipment and surveys.
• The candidate should be proficient in processing blood specimens by accessioning, spinning and packaging for transport, and have knowledge of all blood and urine specimen requirements and waste/red bag disposal.

Hiring Rate:
29.70

Post Probationary Rate:
30.23

Job Rate:
31.49

Minimum Salary Range:
USD $29.70/Hr.

Maximum Salary Range:
USD $29.70/Hr.

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