Medical Assistant I - Orthopedics

Mount Sinai South Nassau; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mount Sinai South Nassau as a Medical Assistant I in Orthopedics. In this full-time role, you will provide essential clinical support to physicians, manage patient care responsibilities, and assist in administrative tasks to ensure efficient quality healthcare delivery. Ideal candidates have a certified medical assistant qualification and experience in a similar setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant required.
• BLS from AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical office support to Physicians & Surgeons.
• Performs patient care and administrative duties.
• Assists physicians with various procedures and inventory management.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assistance

Clerical responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS from AHA

Job description

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Job Description

The Offsite Medical Assistant I Provides clinical office support to Physicians & Surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Job Description

The Offsite Medical Assistant I Provides clinical office support to Physicians & Surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education requirements:

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Medical Assistant required

BLS from AHA required

Experience Requirements

2 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred

, M5K - MSD Wantagh Orthopedics OFFS - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Responsibilities

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring, dressing, 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.

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.

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.

Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.

Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.

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.

Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.

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.

Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (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 required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.

May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.

May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.

May check and verify & update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources.

May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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