Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Coordination

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

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY seeks an experienced Medical Assistant I to support physicians and surgeons through clinical and administrative duties essential to quality patient care. You will assist with coordination, charting, and patient flow in a busy clinical setting.

The role involves phlebotomy, EKGs, POCT, and daily QC of equipment, plus front-desk support as needed. Certification and completion of a MA program are preferred, with CMA/RMA credentials highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/Equivalent.
• Completion of a certificate Medical Assistant program from an approved school; certification preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• CMA/RMA - National Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the provider during patient visit by obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pain scale etc) and documenting vital sign results and transcribing medication information into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Obtains prior authorizations for prescriptions and durable medical equipment
• Drafts prescription requests in EMR and sends to provider for review, completion and processing
• Performs Phlebotomy services inclusive of collecting and processing blood, urine and stool specimens and use of a centrifuge for spinning bloods
• Performs POCT (w/the exception of glucose) and documents results in EMR for provider to review
• Performs daily Quality Control for all POCT equipment
• Orders clinical supplies when necessary
• Maintains and stocks exam and consult rooms with clinical supplies and clerical forms used by Providers
• Assists providers with procedures by preparing supplies and equipment and acting as a chaperone as needed.
• Perform EKGs when ordered by provider
• Performs pre-visit planning for Diabetic and CHF patients as per practice guidelines
• Monitor and maintains refrigerator temperature logs and biomed expirations for medical equipment
• Participates in daily huddles with MDs and other clinical team members to review daily care management patient lists and discuss patient's treatment plan & management
• Performs age-specific screenings for Activities of Daily Living, Falls, Alcohol, Tobacco, and/or Depression screenings annually for every patient
• Enters data into the electronic medical record related to medication adherence, diabetes control, foot/eye exam compliance for provider review and reconciliation
• Assists providers with distributing educational materials to patients
• Assists Population Health Management team by verifying patient has completed their colorectal screening, breast screening, cervical cancer screening and other pertinent preventive screens.
• Retrieves information regarding hospital admission and Emergency Room visits from outside facilities for evaluation by provider for transition of care coordination
• Assists providers with follow-up related to patients on Coumadin therapy
• Assists at the front desk as needed: answer telephones, register patients, discharge patients, schedule appointments, copy charts, schedule ancillary tests, and follow up on overdue diagnostic test results.
• Follows Primary Care Medical Home and MACRA protocols for designated role
• Performs all other job related functions as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

POCT

Medical office support

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certificate

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

EMR

Centrifuge

POCT equipment

EKG machine

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY seeks an experienced Medical Assistant I to support physicians and surgeons through clinical and administrative duties essential to quality patient care. You will assist with coordination, charting, and patient flow in a busy clinical setting.

The role involves phlebotomy, EKGs, POCT, and daily QC of equipment, plus front-desk support as needed. Certification and completion of a MA program are preferred, with CMA/RMA credentials highly valued.