Medical Assistant — Pre-Surgical Care & Patient Flow

Hospital for Special Surgery; Paramus (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hospital for Special Surgery in Paramus, NJ is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant on a per diem basis to join a multidisciplinary team. The role runs 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, about 3 times a month, with responsibilities including patient prep, data collection, and assisting physicians.

You will support pre-surgical screening, obtain vitals, swabs, blood draws, and help maintain efficient patient flow while delivering compassionate care in a diverse environment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential required.
• BLS Certification required.

Aufgaben

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams (Registration, Radiology, Physician Practice Management, Physical Therapy).
• Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for examinations, reviewing patient statuses and assisting in obtaining patient data.
• Obtain PCR nasal swabs for pre-surgical patients.
• Support the Pre-Surgical Screening program by assisting nurses and obtaining vital signs, lab specimens (venipuncture) and EKGs.
• Preparing specimens for the lab and ensuring hand-off to courier.
• Foster efficient patient throughput, deliver excellent customer service, and establish and maintain an organized professional environment.
• Assist the physician in treatments and procedures and ensure physician orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cast removal, suture and staple removal, and application of off the shelf braces.
• Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers.
• Participate in our supportive and team-oriented environment.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Hospital for Special Surgery in Paramus, NJ is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant on a per diem basis to join a multidisciplinary team. The role runs 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, about 3 times a month, with responsibilities including patient prep, data collection, and assisting physicians.

You will support pre-surgical screening, obtain vitals, swabs, blood draws, and help maintain efficient patient flow while delivering compassionate care in a diverse environment.