Medical Assistant - Westchester - PER DIEM

Job Description

What you will be doing
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About the Role

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.

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
• Aid in wayfinding and transport (e.g., wheelchair)
• Assist with patient rooming tasks (i.e., medical history, vital signs, pulse oximeter readings, height/weight, etc.)
• Assist prescribers with procedures
• Affirm patient care areas are neat and presentable
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and staff
• Respond to patient, visitor, and staff inquiries

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

Qualified candidates are committed to exceptional service and display enthusiasm for working as part of a cohesive team.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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.

Schedule

Work Shift: Day

Location

Westchester, NY