Medical Assistant

East Hills Surgery Center is the first ambulatory surgery center for St. Francis Hospital and Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Our Surgery Center specializes in same-day outpatient surgeries. Our specialties include: Orthopedics, Hand surgery, Spine surgery, Joint Replacement, ENT, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, General Surgery, and Pain Management. Our surgeons are here to meet the needs of both adult and pediatric members of our community.

Our work environment includes:

Safe work environment

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Required:

· State certification up to date and in good standing

· CPR and computer skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· At least one year of clinical experience

Preferred:

· ASC experience

General duties include:

· Maintains the area, equipment, and supply par levels in preop, PACU and OR.

· Provides cooperative and courteous service to patients, staff, visitors, and others as part of the organization's commitment to quality services.

· Support all the activities of the Total Joint Concierge Program.

· Act as a care coordinator to ensure patients from the Total Joint Concierge Program complete all their appointments prior their surgery date.

· Work directly with the providers and patients to facilitate their appointments and to provide guidance during the surgical journey.

· Works effectively as part of the healthcare team to facilitate the unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

· Readies Operating Rooms, Pre-Operative, and PACU for next day’s surgeries.

· Clerical Duties as directed

· Assists the Pre-Op nurse with patient safety while in the Pre-Operative Area, and with duties related to the smooth operation of the Pre-Operative or Holding Areas.

· Assists PACU nurse with patient safety while in the PACU until the patient is discharged from the facility.

· Assists the PACU nurse in patient discharge, teaching, and with duties related to the smooth operation of the PACU.

· Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Outpatient

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greenvale, NY 11548: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $33,200 - $42,000