About the Role
HSS is a leading hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology, recognized by U.S. News & World Report and a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence. We offer an innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment for professionals at all career stages.
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
- Respond to patient, visitor, and staff inquiries
- Perform delegated duties related to patient care activities and procedures with a varied level of acuity under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
- Certified Medical Assistant
- 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant/Nursing Technician/EMT or Military Corpsman
- Minimum 1 year experience in orthopedic practice or other surgical subspecialty in an ambulatory setting
- BLS Certification
Skills
- Exceptional service commitment
- Enthusiasm for teamwork
Location
- Westchester, NY
Work Type
- Per Diem
- Part time
Experience Level
- Early in career
- Expert in field
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
- Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $32.00 - $32.00
Benefits
- Eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role
About the Company
- How you move is why we’re here.
- Get back to what you need and love to do.
- The possibilities are endless...
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
