Medical Assistant

Somers Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine is a physician group with 15 surgeons in 5 locations. Somers Ortho specialize in all aspects of orthopedic care with locations in Carmel, Newburgh, Mount Kisco, Fishkill, New York, and Danbury, Connecticut.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining patient flow while escorting patients to and from exam/procedure rooms
• Act as a liaison between the physician and patient
• Record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review (i.e. Past Medical and Social histories)
• Perform and record vital signs including but not limited to height, weight
• Collection of specimens, completion of requisitions, labels and routing specimens appropriately using two patient identifiers
• Maintain order and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks room’s and ensures supplies are available
• Set up and prepare equipment/supplies for procedure use
• Assist physician with dispensing Durable Medical Equipment (DME), including but not limited to patient instruction and authorization for product
• Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards. Including but not limited to: utilization of personal protective equipment, e.g. gloves and maintain proper disposal of hazardous materials
• Assist in coordinating of care to meet patient needs including, facilitating diagnostic testing and the scheduling of future appointments
• Perform variety of other clerical functions such as scanning, triage of calls, and ensures efficient flow of patients throughout the office
• Comply with all practice policies related to privacy rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1+ year(s) of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital
• Familiar with medical terminology
• Ability to function as an effective team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour