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HSS Medical Assistant - (Westchester OPC) in Westchester, New York
Overview
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Medical Assistant
Westchester OPC
Full-Time
Scope of Duties:
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams within the Westchester office and supporting the Ortho Now program (Registration/Front Desk, Physician Practice, Research, EMG, TMS)
Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for examinations, reviewing patient statuses and assisting in obtaining patient data required for the rooming functions in Epic
Support the department by assisting the physicians, nurses and other personnel by obtaining vital signs, lab specimens (skin biopsy, venipuncture) and EKG’s as needed
Preparing specimens for the lab and ensuring hand-off to courier
Foster efficient patient throughput, deliver excellent customer service, and establish and maintain an organized professional environment.
Assist the physician in treatments and procedures and ensure physician orders are completed in a timely manner.
Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers.
Participate in our supportive and team-oriented environment.
Prepare patients for exams and orient patient/family to the environment
Assist with disinfecting exam rooms and other clinical work space 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, temperature, etc.)
Assist with stocking exam rooms
Ensure patient care areas are neat and presentable
Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and staff
Respond to patient, visitor, and staff inquiries
Additional responsibilities as directed
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent to at least one year of experience as a , Medical Assistant, or previous member of armed medical corps
BLS Certification
Other Requirements
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Pay Range - Minimum
USD $30.77/Hr.
Pay Range - Maximum
USD $35.42/Hr.
Posted Date1 month ago(3/19/2024 4:14 PM)
Job ID2024-19131
LocationUS-NY-Westchester
CategoryNurses (RN/LPN)
Emp StatusRegular Full-Time
Hours per Week37.5
ShiftDays