Medical Assistant I: Clinical Support & Patient Care

Mount Sinai; New York; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Medical Assistant I to provide clinical office support for physicians and surgeons. You will collect vital signs, assist with patient care, and manage documentation in the EMR while supporting administrative tasks for patient care coordination.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, POCT, EKGs, pre-visit planning for diabetic and CHF patients, and ensuring supplies and readiness for procedures. Certification in CMA/RMA is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant program; certification required.
• National CMA/RMA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document results in EMR for providers.
• Obtain prior authorizations for prescriptions and equipment.
• Draft prescription requests in EMR for provider review.
• Perform phlebotomy and process specimens per protocol.
• Conduct POCT and document results in EMR.
• Perform daily QC for POCT equipment.
• Stock exam rooms with supplies and forms.
• Assist with procedures and act as chaperone when needed.
• Perform EKGs when ordered by provider.
• Assist with pre-visit planning for diabetes and CHF patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical teamwork

Documentation

Phone etiquette

Medical office support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

EMR systems

EKG equipment

Phlebotomy equipment

POCT devices

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Medical Assistant I to provide clinical office support for physicians and surgeons. You will collect vital signs, assist with patient care, and manage documentation in the EMR while supporting administrative tasks for patient care coordination.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, POCT, EKGs, pre-visit planning for diabetic and CHF patients, and ensuring supplies and readiness for procedures. Certification in CMA/RMA is required.