Lead Medical Assistant II – OB/GYN Clinic Support

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York City is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and perform patient care and administrative duties. You will mentor less experienced staff and assist in ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role involves venipuncture, EKGs, patient flow management, specimen collection, EMR entry, scheduling, and coordination of procedures, with a focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course. Certified Medical Assistant preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in OB/GYN Office
• Promotion to Level II contingent upon consistent performance appraisals
• Certification: Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school
• BCLS certification required or as stated by authority

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including venipuncture/EKGs, patient flow, assisting patients, collecting specimens and point-of-care testing
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities including handling medical records, lab/x-ray reports, referrals, and forms
• Enters orders into EMR or processes prescription refills for physician review
• Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies
• Sets up examination room and instruments per sterilization standards
• Maintains logging for refrigeration, POC testing, sterilization, crash carts as needed
• Checks medication/medical supply expiration dates and disposes per policy
• Maintains safe work environment and complies with regulations
• Follows PPE requirements for exposure to biohazards
• Assists in maintenance of medical charts (filing, reports, home care forms)
• May schedule surgeries/procedures and coordinate with Surgical Coordinator
• May perform phlebotomy duties proficiently
• May schedule and register patients and update demographics/insurance
• May manage and adjust patient office schedule
• May verify insurance information and pre-certifications as necessary
• Mentors Level I MA staff and directs MA schedules/workflow
• Oversees delivery of clinical office support to meet physician needs
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York City is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and perform patient care and administrative duties. You will mentor less experienced staff and assist in ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role involves venipuncture, EKGs, patient flow management, specimen collection, EMR entry, scheduling, and coordination of procedures, with a focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance.