Medical Assistant II: Front Desk & Clinical Support

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to support Bariatric Surgery with a strong clinical and administrative mix. The role involves venipuncture, EKGs, patient flow management, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Responsibilities include EMR data entry, specimen processing, scheduling, and coordinating referrals or labs. A CMA or MA certification and BCLS are required; at least 2 years of MA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course; CMA preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Promotion to Level II contingent on performance assessments.
• Certification: MA certificate from an approved school.
• BCLS certification – Required (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including venipuncture, EKGs, and assisting with exams/procedures.
• Handles clerical duties: medical records, lab/x-ray reports, referrals, forms and requisitions.
• Enters orders into EMR or processes prescription refills for physician review.
• Inventory management and restocking of medical supplies.
• Prepares exam rooms and maintains infection control practices.
• Maintains logging for refrigeration, testing, sterilization and crash carts.
• Checks expiration dates and disposes items per policy.
• Supports a safe work environment and PPE compliance.
• Schedules surgeries/procedures and coordinates with Surgical Coordinator.
• May perform phlebotomy duties proficiently.
• Performs scheduling and registration and updates patient demographics/insurance.
• Manages and verifies patient office schedules and insurance data.
• Performs pre-certification for procedures as needed.
• Trains and mentors Level I MA staff and oversees MA schedules.
• Ensures delivery of clinical office support across physicians.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Scheduling and coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED with MA certificate

Medical Assistant certification

BCLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to support Bariatric Surgery with a strong clinical and administrative mix. The role involves venipuncture, EKGs, patient flow management, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Responsibilities include EMR data entry, specimen processing, scheduling, and coordinating referrals or labs. A CMA or MA certification and BCLS are required; at least 2 years of MA experience is preferred.