Medical Administrative Assistant-MSH-Pediatrics ENT

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to provide secretarial and clinical support to physicians and surgeons. This role involves managing patient appointments, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining electronic medical records to ensure quality patient care. Join a renowned healthcare system that values unity and inclusion, where you can contribute to transformative healthcare solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is necessary for clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and clinical support to physicians and surgeons.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow during practice hours.
• Assist with medical procedures and maintain medical records.

Skills

Clinical Support

Administrative Duties

Patient Scheduling

Medical Assistance

Communication Skills

Education

Associates Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Description

Provides secretarial and clinical support to physicians and surgeons and performs administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial and clinical support to Physicians & Surgeons and performs administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.
• May schedule appointments for patients.
• Take detailed clinical phone messages for physician or advanced allied healthcare provider.
• Acquire insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by attending physician.
• May enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
• Maintain logging system as required for tracking test results.
• Assist in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
• May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
• May be responsible for Medical Assistant duties if qualified, such as performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc. May assist physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.
• Retrieve physician correspondence from dictation service, edit where necessary.
• Prepare physicians’ mail correspondence.
• Compile documents for surgical billing packages.
• May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.
• Help direct patient flow during practice hours.
• Participate in revenue cycle processes.
• May perform medical scribe functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Certification: Certified Medical Assistant required if performing Medical Assistant duties.

Non-Bargaining Unit, IDQ - Pediatrics ENT - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, and more than 300 labs. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $16.5 - $35.7991 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.