Clinical Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Front Desk

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant I to provide clinical and administrative support in our ambulatory care setting in New York, NY. You will assist clinicians, document vitals, manage EMR data, and help coordinate patient care across teams.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, POCT, chart preparation, patient intake, pre-visit planning for chronic conditions, and ensuring supplies and room readiness.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program is required or equivalent.
• Certification as Medical Assistant preferred by hiring department.
• Strong communication and organizational skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians during patient visits by taking vitals and documenting results in EMR.
• Obtains prior authorizations for prescriptions and durable medical equipment.
• Drafts prescription requests in EMR for provider review.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects blood, urine and stool specimens.
• Performs POCT and documents results in EMR for review.
• Maintains quality control for POCT equipment.
• Orders clinical supplies and maintains exam rooms.
• Assists with procedures and acts as chaperone when needed.
• Performs EKGs when ordered by provider.
• Executes pre-visit planning for diabetic and CHF patients per guidelines.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures and biomedical expirations.
• Participates in daily huddles to review patient care plans.
• Performs age-specific screenings (ADL, Falls, substances) for patients annually.
• Enters medication adherence and diabetic control data into EMR.
• Distributes educational materials to patients and supports population health activities.
• Retrieves hospital and ER information for care transitions and follow-ups.
• Supports front desk duties as needed: scheduling, chart copying, test orders.
• Follows Primary Care Medical Home and MACRA protocols.
• Performs other job-related functions as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate

Certification preferred

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant I to provide clinical and administrative support in our ambulatory care setting in New York, NY. You will assist clinicians, document vitals, manage EMR data, and help coordinate patient care across teams.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, POCT, chart preparation, patient intake, pre-visit planning for chronic conditions, and ensuring supplies and room readiness.