Medical Assistant - NYU Langone Advanced Ortho Associates - Stonybrook

Medical Assistant – NYU Langone Advanced Ortho Associates – Stony Brook Location: Stony Brook, NY. Role: Medical Assistant at NYU Langone Health. Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Assistant at NYUL Advanced Ortho Associates – Stony Brook. In this role, the successful candidate will assist physicians and nurses in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks; provides competent, safe, and compassionate care with emphasis on an understanding of the challenges faced by hospitalization, undergoing procedures or diagnostic tests. Job Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Assists with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas; assists in escorting patients. Obtains vital signs, weights, and EKGs when needed; assists with blood collection and phlebotomy; ensures chart is available with relevant lab work when the physician sees the patient; assists physicians with procedures (e.g., GI procedures, all medical exams). Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient; assists with light housekeeping duties including spills; assists patient with obtaining food, toileting, ambulating and maintaining comfort. Assures completion of patient charges as per policy. Clean and sterilize designated equipment after use; answers telephone in treatment area and assists staff in scheduling treatments; assists patients and communicates with physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed. Stocks exam rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms. Assists with training of new Medical Assistants; may perform administrative responsibilities as needed. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of Medical Assistant program OR 2 years of Medical Assistant experience. Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, customer service skills. Basic knowledge of computers. Preferred Qualifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred. Medical Assistant certification preferred. Knowledge of EPIC Ambulatory preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Benefits and Wellness NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides staff with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package including financial security benefits, generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic employee wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Equal Opportunity Statement NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Salary The salary range for this role is $39,878.31 to $52,692.00 annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health