Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical duties in a busy practice setting. The role involves direct patient care, procedure assistance, vital signs collection, and EMR-based documentation.

Responsibilities include scheduling, patient flow management, specimen handling, and coordinating with physicians for tests and referrals. A CMA credential and BCLS certification are preferred, with 3–9 months of healthcare exposure advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of Medical Assistant certificate course; CMA preferred.
• 3–9 months healthcare experience preferred; venipure and EKG skills required.
• Certificate of Medical Assistant training or equivalent.
• BCLS certification required; issued by a recognized authority.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including scheduling checks, patient flow, and assisting patients during exams.
• Assists physicians with procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients/families, answers calls and provides information.
• Fulfills clerical duties: handling patient records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, and referral information.
• Manages forms and charts, using EMR or manual methods; prepares orders or prescriptions as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG

BCLS

Education

High School Diploma/GED with Medical Assistant certificate

Healthcare experience 3–9 months

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical duties in a busy practice setting. The role involves direct patient care, procedure assistance, vital signs collection, and EMR-based documentation.

Responsibilities include scheduling, patient flow management, specimen handling, and coordinating with physicians for tests and referrals. A CMA credential and BCLS certification are preferred, with 3–9 months of healthcare exposure advantageous.