Clinical Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

Mount Sinai Health System; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Clinical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to physicians and surgeons. You will coordinate patient care, mentor staff, and ensure smooth daily operations across campus and satellite offices.

The role involves assisting with exams, specimen collection, EMR documentation, and phlebotomy as required, while maintaining compliance with safety and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Medical Scribe training may be required by department.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• BCLS certification from AHA is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between physicians, patients, families, and insurers to coordinate quality patient care.
• Coordinates daily operations flow for physician team staff.
• Assists with patient flow, exams, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Handles clerical tasks such as sending/receiving records and managing charts in EMR.
• Enters orders and handles prescription refill requests for physician review.
• May perform phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Maintains supply inventories and sterilization standards.
• Schedules appointments and assists with surgeries/procedures as needed.

Skills

Clinical support

Medical assisting

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certificate Medical Assistant program

Medical Scribe training

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Clinical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to physicians and surgeons. You will coordinate patient care, mentor staff, and ensure smooth daily operations across campus and satellite offices.

The role involves assisting with exams, specimen collection, EMR documentation, and phlebotomy as required, while maintaining compliance with safety and infection control policies.