Full Time - Medical Associate - Orthopedics

Northwell • New York, NY

5h

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical diagnostic and patient care procedures under the direction of a clinical professional.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an approved program in practice technical specialty, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs practice specific technical procedures based on specialty area.
• Performs technical procedures under the supervision of a clinical professional, as required.
• May prepare patient for examination.
• Explains procedure/test/exercise/examination in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge.
• Sets-up equipment or exam room to administer procedure.
• Monitors patient condition.
• Directly observes patient during procedure/test/exercise/examination.
• Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician changes in the patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient.
• May maintain medical records. Logs and documents procedures, tests, exercises and examinations performed, as required.
• May maintain supply inventory for assigned area.
• Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions.
• Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories, medical and surgical supplies.
• Receives and stocks supplies.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

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