Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Location

Yorktown Heights, New York

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Description:

Medical Assistant - Technician Medical Surgical – General Surgery

Northern Westchester County - Not easily accessible to public transportation.

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups (NYPMG) are part of the physician enterprise of NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems affiliated with two world-renowned medical schools.  Through primary care and multispecialty medical practices, the physicians and other health care professionals of NYPMG, in collaboration with ColumbiaDoctors and Weill Cornell Physicians, provide families with high quality, patient-centered care close to home in the New York metropolitan area.

In this role, you will:

• Observe patient’s condition, report abnormal conditions to staff nurse and records appropriate documentation in patient’s records.
• Measure and record patient height and weight, performs routine vision and hearing examinations, and takes pulse and blood pressure readings.
• Draw blood from patients and/or performs finger sticks and obtains other specimens as requested by physician or registered nurse.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures using aseptic principles in creating and maintaining a sterile field during procedures.
• Use technical skills regarding positioning, wound care, and dressings.
• Maintain stock items for examination and blood drawing rooms, forms used by clinical staff, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

This is a full time Monday-Friday 40-hour workweek. 8:00am-5:00pm, overtime as needed. The schedule consists of two days in Cold Spring, two days in Cortlandt Manor, and one day in Ossining; however, travel to other offices may be required based on operational needs. Locations for commute will be as follows: 1978 Crompond Road. Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567; 1756 Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516; and 30 S Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562

Required Criteria:

• 1 + years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferably in a surgical practice setting.
• High School diploma or GED

Preferred Criteria:

• Graduate of a State and/or Nationally accredited Medical Associate Program 
• Certification as a Medical Assistant

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$29.70-$35.65/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.