Lead Medical Assistant - Lab

OneOncology•Port Jefferson Station, NY

12d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

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: Port Jefferson, NY Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) Why Join Us? At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we create an environment where dedicated professionals can thrive. Our team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and compassionate staff work across numerous locations with one shared mission: conquering cancer close to home. Through cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered philosophy, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. Join our growing organization and help us bring healing, hope, and advanced care to the communities we proudly serve.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.