Medical Assistant Jobs in Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Medical Assistant performs delegated duties related to patient care activities and procedures with a varied level of acuity. Qualified candidates are committed to exceptional service and display enthusiasm for working as part of a cohesive team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for exams and orient patient/family to the environment
• Confirm radiology services have been completed prior to physician visits
• Assist with disinfecting exam rooms between patient use
• Assist patients with wayfinding and transport (e.g., wheelchair) throughout the site
• Assist in managing patient information, uploading CD images & making copies of pertinent exams
• Assist with patient rooming tasks (i.e., medical history, vital signs, pulse oximeter readings, height/weight, etc.)
• Assist prescribers with procedures
• Assist with stocking exam rooms
• Ensure patient care areas are neat and presentable
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and staff

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent to at least one year of experience as a nursing attendant, EMT, PCT, CAN, Medical Assistant, or previous member of armed medical corps