Medical Assistant

hss; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in Westchester, NY is seeking a Regular Full time Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, coordinate radiology, and support clinic operations. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, is a Certified Medical Assistant, and has 2 years of MA/EMT experience with at least 1 year in orthopedics; BLS certification is required.

This role offers a patient-centered environment in a leading specialty hospital.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and be a Certified Medical Assistant.
• 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant/Nursing Technician/EMT or Military Corpsman with minimum 1 year experience in orthopedic practice or other surgical subspecialty in an ambulatory setting.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and orient patient/family to the environment.
• Confirm radiology services have been completed prior to physician visits.
• Assist with disinfecting exam rooms between patient use.
• Assist patients with wayfinding and transport throughout the site.
• Assist in managing patient information, uploading CD images & making copies of exams.
• Assist with patient rooming tasks (medical history, vital signs, etc.).
• Assist prescribers with procedures.
• Assist with stocking exam rooms.
• Ensure patient care areas are neat and presentable.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond to patient, visitor, and staff inquiries.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $34.47 - $34.47. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Job Description

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Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report . As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise

Medical Assistant

FT

Work Shift

8 AM - 4:15 PM

Westchester, NY

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and orient patient/family to the environment
• Confirm radiology services have been completed prior to physician visits
• Assist with disinfecting exam rooms between patient use
• Assist patients with wayfinding and transport (e.g., wheelchair) throughout the site
• Assist in managing patient information, uploading CD images & making copies of pertinent exams
• Assist with patient rooming tasks (i.e., medical history, vital signs, pulse oximeter readings, height/weight, etc.)
• Assist prescribers with procedures
• Assist with stocking exam rooms
• Ensure patient care areas are neat and presentable
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and staff
• Respond to patient, visitor, and staff inquiries
• Additional responsibilities as directed

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and be a Certified Medical Assistant
• 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant/Nursing Technician/EMT or Military Corpsman with minimum 1 year experience in orthopedic practice or other surgical subspecialty in an ambulatory setting.
• BLS Certification

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.