• Medical Assistant Needed In

    Actalent (Brooklyn, NY)


    Medical Assistant

    Job Description

    The Medical Assistant will perform essential medical assistant functions under the direction of the Medical Practice Manager. This role involves phlebotomy work, particularly with the geriatric population, and requires a minimum of one year of experience in this area. The position requires a high school diploma and a medical assistant certification or certification as a phlebotomist.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform routine medical assistant functions consistently, adhering to policy and best practice standards, while respecting participants’ privacy and dignity.

    + Accurately document participants' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight, in the electronic medical record (EMR).

    + Draw blood and collect specimens following Infection Control protocols as per medical doctor orders.

    + Process specimens for pick-up, ensuring correct identification and matching with request forms.

    + Centrifuge and refrigerate specimens according to policy and best practices.

    + Order laboratory tests based on physicians’ written orders and track test results.

    + Inform physicians in writing of any canceled lab tests.

    + Schedule Home Draw Labs and obtain relevant reports using software.

    Essential Skills

    + 1+ year of phlebotomy experience, preferably with the geriatric population.

    + High School Diploma.

    + Certification as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist.

    + Fluency in English.

    + Experience in medical assisting, patient care, and phlebotomy.

    + Proficiency in using electronic health records and conducting insurance verification.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bilingual in Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.

    + Superior customer service skills with a friendly, outgoing, tactful, and courteous demeanor.

    + Strong interpersonal and people skills.

    + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent interruptions and changes.

    + Self-directed with the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

    + Ability to concentrate on tasks lasting from 10-90 minutes.

    + Pleasant telephone manner and ability to establish rapport with participants and peers.

    + Willingness to work weekends if required.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is in an office/clinic setting, operating from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a standard 40-hour workweek. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance through United Healthcare, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, commuter transit and parking plans, FSA, DCA, HRA, HSA, EAP, and discretionary PTO.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn, NY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.