Medical Administrative Assistant - Orthopedics

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

Job summary

A leading academic medical system in New York is seeking a Medical Administrative Assistant for the Orthopedics department. This role involves providing essential secretarial and clinical support to physicians, scheduling patient appointments, and maintaining medical records. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, including certification as a Medical Assistant for clinical duties.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related experience required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant required if performing Medical Assistant duties.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and manage office schedules.
• Acquire insurance authorizations and maintain medical charts.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties if qualified, such as venipuncture and EKGs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Medical Administrative Assistant - Orthopedics

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Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments.
• Take detailed clinical phone messages for physicians or healthcare providers.
• Acquire insurance authorizations for procedures and tests.
• Enter orders into the EMR system or prepare prescription refill requests for physician review.
• Maintain logs for test results tracking.
• Assist in maintaining medical charts and electronic records.
• Schedule surgeries/procedures, prepare charts, and verify times with patients.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties if qualified, such as venipuncture, EKGs, patient transport, and specimen collection.
• Retrieve and edit physician dictations and correspondence.
• Prepare mail correspondence and surgical billing documents.
• Manage patient office schedules and direct patient flow.
• Participate in revenue cycle processes and perform scribe responsibilities as needed.
• Perform 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.
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant required if performing Medical Assistant duties.

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing fair access to opportunities for all employees.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai is a leading academic medical system in New York, with extensive facilities, research, and educational programs dedicated to advancing health and delivering high-quality care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination and fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Compensation

The hourly salary range is $16.50 - $32.727, depending on experience and qualifications. This does not include bonuses or additional benefits.