Medical Assistant - Ortho - Patchogue

NYU Langone Health • East Patchogue, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Medical Assistant to support orthopedic care in Patchogue. The role assists physicians and nurses with patient and family care by completing assigned patient-care tasks and providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, with an understanding of the challenges patients may face during hospitalization, procedures, and diagnostic testing.

The successful candidate helps maintain patient flow, escorts patients, obtains vital signs and weights, performs EKGs when needed, and assists with phlebotomy as needed. The Medical Assistant prepares relevant charts, lab work, and test reports for physicians; assists with procedures; cleans and prepares exam and treatment areas; and supports patients with comfort and basic needs. The position also includes equipment sterilization, room stocking, charge completion, telephone and scheduling support, prescription renewal coordination, training new Medical Assistants, and administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medical Assistant certification.
• Knowledge of EPIC Ambulatory.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas, including escorting patients.
• Obtain vital signs and weights, perform EKGs when needed, and assist with blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.
• Ensure the patient chart and relevant lab work and test reports are available for the physician when indicated.
• Assist physicians with procedures, including GI procedures and medical exams.
• Clean exam rooms and treatment areas after each patient and prepare them for the next patient; assist with light housekeeping, including spills.
• Assist patients with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating, and maintaining comfort.
• Ensure completion of patient charges according to policy.
• Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use.
• Answer the telephone in the treatment area and assist staff with scheduling treatments.
• Assist patients and communicate with physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.
• Stock exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms.
• Assist with training new Medical Assistants.
• Perform administrative responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED