LPN/Medical Assistant - West Side - Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY 10021
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LPN/Medical Assistant
Westside OPC - Private Practice
Per-Diem
LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse
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.
Medical Assistant
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.
Minimum Requirements:
LPN:
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
- Current New York State LPN license and registration
- BLS certification
Medical Assistant:
- A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and be a Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification