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How you move is why we’re here. ®
Now more than ever.


Get back to what you need and love to do.
The possibilities are endless...
 
Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
 
If this describes you then let’s talk!
 
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.


Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $34.47 - $34.47. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing


Job Description

How you move is why we’re here. ®
Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.

The possibilities are endless...

 

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize

 the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

 

If this describes you then let’s talk!


HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise



We are searching for exceptional talent- candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize opportunities for growth and success.   If working with colleagues who love what they do sounds attractive to you- we should meet.

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by US News & World Report.


Medical Assistant- Long Island Outpatient Center: Uniondale, NY

Pre-surgical Screening & Physician Practice

Monday – Friday (8 AM - 4:15 PM )

 

Working under the supervision of a MD or Registered Nurse, you will provide care to patients in our modern, newly constructed physician office setting.  Begin your workday by walking through an art gallery at the Omni Building.  Finish the day in close proximity to museums, restaurants, shopping, and universities.

Our core values center on respect, consideration, compassion for all individuals and maintaining awareness of diverse cultural and religious beliefs.  Your ability to promote the highest standards of patient safety and respond to patients and families with consideration and compassion is critical to the mission of HSS.


Minimum Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and be a Certified Medical Assistant
  • 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant/Nursing Technician/EMT or Military Corpsman with minimum 1 year experience in orthopedic practice or other surgical subspecialty in an ambulatory setting.
  • BLS Certification

Essential Qualifications:

  • Strong patient-centered approach
  • Ability to multitask and follow through with tasks to completion
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment
  • Offer help to coworkers when needed
  • Active participant in seeking solutions to problems and escalate issues appropriately
  • Ability to effectively and accurately follow directions or instructions
  • Consistently displays a positive attitude towards one’s work and work environment
  • Familiarity with medical terminology

Preferred attributes:

  • Epic knowledge

Scope of Duties:

  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams (Registration, Radiology, Physician Practice Management, Physical Therapy)
  • Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for examinations, reviewing patient statuses and assisting in obtaining patient data.
  • Obtain PCR nasal swabs for pre-surgical patients
  • Support the Pre-Surgical Screening program by assisting nurses and obtaining vital signs, lab specimens (venipuncture) and EKG’s.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in cast removal, suture and staple removal, and application of off the shelf braces.
  • 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.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

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