Medical Assistant I-Multi-Specialty

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 Medical Assistant I to join their team. This role involves providing essential clinical and administrative support to physicians, ensuring quality patient care through various tasks such as performing venipuncture, maintaining medical records, and assisting with patient flow. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in healthcare practices, including experience with electronic medical records and patient care procedures. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with Medical Assistant certification is required.
• 3-9 months of healthcare experience preferred, especially in venipuncture and EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support, including patient care and administrative duties.
• Assist physicians with procedures and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKGs

Patient Care

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Heartsaver Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

Job description

Description

The Medical Assistant I provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Responsibilities

1. Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: 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. Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.
2. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.
3. Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
4. Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.
5. Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
6. Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed.
7. Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
8. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
9. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances.
10. Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
11. May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
12. May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
13. May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
14. May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.
15. May check and verify and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources.
16. May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred. Venipuncture and EKG skills required
• Certificate of Medical Assistant training or equivalent
• Heartsaver Certification from American Heart Association and/or BCLS

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 $21.7239 - $31.8656 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.