Per Diem Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Job description

The Per Diem Medical Assistant I provides, on an as-needed basis, clinical office support to physicians and surgeons. This individual performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Non-Bargaining Unit, 845 - Orthopaedics - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine - Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc. Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information. - Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electroni...