Medical Assistant Float - NHMP Breast Surgery - New York

Medical Assistant Float - NHMP Breast Surgery - New York

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Salary Range: $18.82 - $34.50 per hour

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40 hours per week

FTE: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Day, 8 hours per shift, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Date Posted: March 5, 2026

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Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, were guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Together, were a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile, and imaginative, we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

• U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
• Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyones well-being is truly heartfelt.

Job Summary

We are seeking a new graduate Medical Assistant and/or experienced Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician. The Medical Assistant Secretary Float - NHMP Breast Surgery position will require floating to Breast Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Surgical Oncology located at Vassar, Putnam Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, and the Kingston Medical Mall as necessary. Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Greets and brings patients back from the waiting room to the clinical area.
• Performs all necessary intake activities and documents appropriate information, including vital signs, current medications, and allergies.
• Verifies EMR reflects current PCP, referring provider, and preferred pharmacy, etc.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record.
• Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care.
• Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers.
• Completes other paperwork, such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate.
• Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked.
• Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
• Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow.
• Conducts in-office testing as directed by the provider.
• Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable.
• Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable.
• Collects, prepares, and processes specimens as directed by the provider.
• Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning, and testing of medical equipment and supplies.
• Fills out appropriate logs.
• Coaches and educates colleagues in the office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.
• Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures, if applicable.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program or Nursing Assistant training program or EMT certification or 3 years of job-related experience in a medical office.
• Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
• Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.

Minimum Experience

• One year.

Desired Experience

• CPR certification preferred.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Salary Range

• $18.82 - $34.50 per hour, based on years of relative experience.

Additional Salary Detail

• The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, such as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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