Dermatology Clinical Administrative Assistant

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Dermatology Department seeks a Medical Administrative Assistant to provide secretarial and clinical support to physicians and surgeons. The role includes scheduling, EMR data entry, and handling insurance authorizations to ensure efficient patient care.

You'll assist with clerical tasks, patient flow, and revenue cycle processes, while supporting the team in delivering high-quality dermatologic care. Experience with EMR systems and medical office procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED plus two years of related experience.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program if performing clinical duties.
• 3 years of related experience
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required if performing Medical Assistant duties

Responsibilities

• May schedule appointments for patients.
• Take detailed clinical messages for physician or provider.
• Acquire insurance authorizations for procedures and tests.
• Enter orders into the EMR or prepare prescription refills for physician review.
• Maintain logging system for tracking test results.
• Maintain medical charts and EMR records.
• Schedule surgeries/procedures with Surgical Coordinator; prepare charts and consents.
• May perform MA duties such as venipuncture and/or EKGs.
• Assist with patient flow and vital signs as needed.
• Retrieve physician correspondence from dictation; prepare mail.
• Collaborate on surgical billing documents.
• Maintain/confirm patient office schedule and revenue cycle processes.
• May perform medical scribe responsibilities; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate if clinical duties

3 years related experience

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR system

Scheduling software

Venipuncture

EKG

Job description

The Mount Sinai Dermatology Department seeks a Medical Administrative Assistant to provide secretarial and clinical support to physicians and surgeons. The role includes scheduling, EMR data entry, and handling insurance authorizations to ensure efficient patient care.

You'll assist with clerical tasks, patient flow, and revenue cycle processes, while supporting the team in delivering high-quality dermatologic care. Experience with EMR systems and medical office procedures is preferred.