Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group – Northwell Health is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors and community members live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with over 20 offices located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for 30 years. 

Position Summary: Prepares patients to see physicians, facilitates lab tests and paperwork as needed, and assists clinical services supervisor with clinical and administrative duties as directed. EOE 

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

Fulfills patient care responsibilities, including but not limited to : greeting, checking schedules, and organizing patient flow   Accompany patients to exam/procedure room and assist with walking transfers, dressing wounds, collecting specimens, preparing for exams  Collecting and updating patient history and medical records  Recording vitals, chief complaint, medications and allergies   Assisting provider during exams and with: cast/splint application or removal , suture or staple removal, DME application, culture swabs, etc  Send out for visiting nurse, imaging and lab services and other diagnostic services that may be required  Handling correspondence, billing and other documentation   Entering documentation in chart note and interpreting as required   Filtering through messages and responding to patients who call in  Providing, instructing and explaining pertinent information to patients and/or family members such as: medications, follow-ups , scheduling appointments, referrals etc.  Replenishing supplies and communicating with supplies coordinator when stock is low, cleaning exam rooms and sending instruments to be sterilized   Perform other applicable duties as assigned. 

 

Education & Experience Requirements: 

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required  MA diploma and/or certification required  BLS certification required  Minimum of one year recent experience and a medical facility as a medical assistant preferred   Experience working in orthopedics is a plus 

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).