Technician Medical Surgical - Medical Assistant - Multispecialty - Days - Westchester Medical Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•White Plains, NY

25d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Technician Medical Surgical - NYP Medical Group Westchester - Days Setting Standards, Changing Lives Bring your talents to NYP Medical Group Westchester, where we’re proudly introducing the world to the future of surgical care and caring. 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. This is a 40-hour a week Monday- Friday position. Schedule may vary between the hours of 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, overtime as necessary. This position is located at 700 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY, NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses . __________________ 2024 “Great Place To Work Certified” 2024 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification
One or more years of experience as a Medical Assistant
Knowledge of Authorizations
One year of Gastroenterology experience

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.