Medical Administrative Assistant (Spanish Bilingual Required) - Surgery

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Administrative Assistant who is bilingual in Spanish to support physicians and surgeons in delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including scheduling patient appointments, managing electronic medical records, and assisting with clinical duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative support within a healthcare setting and a passion for enhancing patient experiences. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED with two years of related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and manage office schedules.
• Assist with medical charts and electronic records management.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Clinical Support

Administrative Support

Patient Scheduling

Insurance Authorization

Education

Associates Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

Job description

Medical Administrative Assistant (Spanish Bilingual Required) - Surgery

Join us for the Medical Administrative Assistant (Spanish Bilingual Required) - Surgery role at Mount Sinai Health System.

Job Description

This role provides secretarial, clinical, and administrative support to physicians and surgeons to ensure the delivery of quality patient care.

Responsibilities

1. Schedule patient appointments.
2. Take detailed clinical phone messages for healthcare providers.
3. Acquire insurance authorizations for procedures and tests.
4. Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescription refill requests.
5. Maintain logs for test results tracking.
6. Assist with medical charts and electronic records management.
7. Schedule surgeries/procedures, prepare charts, and verify times with patients.
8. Perform Medical Assistant duties if qualified, such as venipuncture, EKGs, patient assistance, and specimen collection.
9. Retrieve and edit physician dictations and correspondence.
10. Prepare mailing and billing documents.
11. Manage patient office schedules and direct patient flow.
12. Participate in revenue cycle management.
13. Perform medical scribe duties as needed.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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