Medical Assistant - FT - Westchester

Hospital for Special Surgery; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 45,653 - 47,017; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Yonkers seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant for a full-time role. You will assist patients with care activities under a Registered Nurse's supervision and ensure a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates have experience in patient care, teamwork skills, and certification as a Medical Assistant. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant or similar role.
• BLS Certification required.
• Experience in an orthopedic practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist with patient rooming tasks and stocking exam rooms.
• Manage patient information and assist with procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as Medical Assistant

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant - FT - Westchester at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Location: Westchester, NY

What You Will Be Doing

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Medical Assistant performs delegated duties related to patient care activities and procedures with a varied level of acuity. Qualified candidates are committed to exceptional service and display enthusiasm for working as part of a cohesive team.

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 and making copies of pertinent exams
• Assist with patient rooming tasks (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

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Work Shift: Monday-Friday 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Compensation and benefits

The base pay scale for this position is $33.14 - $34.13 per hour. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The final salary will be determined based on factors including scope of role, experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination at the time of this advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and 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 law or accreditation standards.