Sr. Medical Assistant; Ambulatory Care Scvs; NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital

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NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report.

Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas:
Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Medical Assistant (Ambulatory Care Scvs).

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for patient care including Phlebotomy and EKG under the dire. Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in providing patient care. Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed, and all other tests within the scope of the practice. Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Ensures chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for the physician when the physician sees the patient.

Stocks exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms. Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assures completion of patient charges as per policy. Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort. Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams). Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use.

Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments. Assists patients and communicate with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed, and all other tests within the scope of the practice. Assist with blood collection/phlebotomy as needed.
• Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility.
• Ensures chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for the physician when the physician sees the patient.
• Stocks exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms. Notify the Office Manager when supplies are low.
• Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assists with light housekeeping duties which include spills.
• Assures completion of patient charges as per policy.
• Assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort.
• Assists physicians with procedures (e.g. GI procedures, all medical exams).
• Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use.
• Answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments.
• Assists patients and communicate with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed.

High School Diploma or the equivalent. Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution OR upon hire hold a current Medical Assistant Certification from a nationally recognized accredited institution (such as American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA);
American Medical Technologies (AMT);
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT);
National Healthcare Association (NHA). Minimum one (1) year post-certificate paid work experience.

MA experience preferred. EKG and/or Spirometry experience preferred. Second language mastery

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be…