Medical Assistant - Westchester - PER DIEM

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a Per Diem Part Time Medical Assistant in Westchester, NY. Under RN supervision, you will perform patient-care duties with varying acuity and assist with exams, procedures, and patient rooming.

The role requires a CMA or comparable training, BLS certification, and 1+ year in orthopedics or a surgical subspecialty in an ambulatory setting. Per diem status and day shifts align with service delivery at the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CMA certification preferred.
• 2+ years as Medical Assistant/Nursing Technician/EMT or military corpsman with at least 1 year in orthopedic or ambulatory subspecialty.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and orient them to the environment.
• Verify radiology services completed prior to physician visits.
• Disinfect exam rooms between patients and stock supplies.
• Assist with patient flow, rooming, vital signs, and charting.
• Support providers with procedures and transport as needed.
• Provide courteous, patient-focused service at all times.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Orthopedic exposure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Emp Status Per Diem Part time Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range The base pay scale for this position is $32.00 - $32.00. 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.

Medical Assistant PER DIEM Westchester, NY

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 & 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

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.

HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 17th year in a row) and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. World Report (2026-2027).

Our patients say it best: We receive consistently high ratings from our patients for the quality of our doctors and our hospital. More than 3,000 have shared their experience in their own words.

What you will be doing JOB DESCRIPTION

How you move is why we’re here. Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... 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. If this describes you then let’s talk! 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.