Technician Medical Surgical - Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Days - Westchester Medical Group - Scarsdale, NY

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

23h • Onsite

About The Position

NewYork-Presbyterian is offering a rewarding opportunity for a Medical Assistant to join their new Pediatric practice in Scarsdale. The role involves working in a diverse environment, collaborating with experienced colleagues, and playing a vital role in improving the lives of children and their families. NYP Medical Group Westchester is focused on the future of surgical care. NewYork-Presbyterian is recognized for compassionate care and clinical excellence, fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. It is an internationally acclaimed hospital leading in research, life-shaping education, and compassionate care, serving 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. It is the nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year, offering an extraordinary career path.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• BCLS Certification from AHA

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant Certification
• One or more years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of Authorizations
• Epic experience
• Prior experience in gastroenterology and internal medicine, along with a minimum of one year in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, visitors and employees in a courteous manner.
• Identifies self to the patient and explains the procedures to be performed, clearly and concisely.
• Maintains ongoing awareness of patient needs when performing procedures which require physical contact, i.e., gentle positioning of patient, providing blanket for warmth, and modesty, and reassure patient during procedure.
• Responds to inquiries politely and promptly.
• Refers matters outside scope of own duties to appropriate others as necessary, keeping patients and other informed as needed.
• Observes patients conditions, reports abnormal conditions to staff nurse and records appropriate documentation in patient’s records.
• Measures and records patient height and weight, performs routine vision and hearing examinations, and takes pulse and blood pressure readings.
• Draws blood from patients and/or performs finger sticks and obtains other specimens as requested by physician or registered nurse.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures using aseptic principles in creating and maintaining a sterile field during procedures.
• Uses technical skills regarding positioning, wound care, and dressings.
• Prepares, collects and arranges for disposition of specimens; transports patients.
• Assists in the care of the body after death.
• Maintains stock items for examination and blood drawing rooms, forms used by clinical staff, etc.
• Notifies appropriate others to order depleted stock.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary and therapeutic environment for patient care; assists in the cleaning and maintenance of technical equipment used in patient care and utility room; reports equipment requiring repairs to appropriate others.
• May answer telephones and issue appointments as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
• Competitive base pay
• Recognition for your experience, education, and licensure.
• Amazing benefits
• Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees