Chief of Surgery jobs in Huntington, NY

Currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a free standing ambulatory surgery center located just south of the LIE in Melville, NY. We are a multi specialty surgery center with specialties that include orthopedics, ENT, eyes/cataracts, ocular plastics, podiatry, general surgery and pain management. The position is for Monday to Friday with NO WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS.

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing assistance in the pre-op and recovery units to doctors, nurses and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Update and file medical records
• Place orders for necessary medical equipment, supplies for pre-op and recovery units
• Greet patients, escort to pre-op/discharge
• Take and record vital signs, weights and EKG's as needed
• Answer phones
• Assemble medical record according to unit standard
• Preparing patients for surgery or for discharge home after surgery
• Stock units with necessary supplies
• Preparing areas for patients in pre-op/recovery
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Computer Proficiency
• High School Diploma or GED required

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person