Medical Assistant - Ortho - Patchogue
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Orthopedics team in Patchogue. The role assists physicians and nurses in caring for patients and families by completing assigned patient-care tasks and providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, with an understanding of the challenges associated with hospitalization, procedures, and diagnostic testing. The Medical Assistant supports patient flow and clinic operations, helps prepare exam and treatment areas, assists with clinical procedures and patient needs, and performs administrative duties as needed. The position may also involve helping train new Medical Assistants.
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 knowledge of computers.
- 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
- Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Escort patients as needed.
- Obtain vital signs and weights, and perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) when needed.
- Assist with blood collection and phlebotomy as needed.
- Ensure the patient's chart, relevant lab work, and test reports are available for the physician when the patient is seen.
- Assist physicians with procedures, including GI procedures and medical examinations.
- Clean exam rooms and treatment areas after each patient and prepare them for the next patient.
- Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning spills.
- Assist patients with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating, and maintaining comfort.
- Ensure patient charges are completed 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Holistic employee wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
