Medical Assistant – Orthopedics & Pre-Surgical Care

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery located in Uniondale, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Pre-surgical Screening & Physician Practice. You will work under supervision of a MD or RN in a modern outpatient setting.

Regular full-time, day shift (8 AM - 4:15 PM), with responsibilities including patient prep, data collection, specimen handling, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and timely throughput.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CMA certification preferred.
• 2 years of MA/ Nursing Technician/ EMT experience or military corpsman with orthopedic exposure.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations.
• Obtain PCR nasal swabs for pre-surgical patients.
• Assist nurses in pre-surgical screening and vitals collection (venipuncture, EKG).
• Prepare specimens for lab and ensure hand-off to courier.
• Support efficient patient throughput and deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist physicians with treatments and ensure timely completion of orders.

Skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Hospital for Special Surgery located in Uniondale, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Pre-surgical Screening & Physician Practice. You will work under supervision of a MD or RN in a modern outpatient setting.

Regular full-time, day shift (8 AM - 4:15 PM), with responsibilities including patient prep, data collection, specimen handling, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and timely throughput.