Offsite Medical Assistant I Ambulatory-Mount Sinai West - Full Time - Days

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Offsite Medical Assistant delivering patient care and administrative support. This role requires interaction with patients and medical staff, along with performing clinical tasks. Ideal candidates are certified and have experiential knowledge in medical assisting and patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience in patient care and administrative tasks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs and documents results in EMR.
• Assists with clinical and administrative tasks for patient care.
• Performs phlebotomy and quality control for POCT equipment.

Skills

Clinical Office Support

Patient Care

Administrative Duties

Phlebotomy

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate

Completion of a Certificate Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Offsite Medical Assistant I Ambulatory-Mount Sinai West - Full Time - Days

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Description

Job 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. This individual is also responsible for assisting with clinical, administrative and organizational tasks associated with patient care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assists the provider during patient visit via obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pain scale etc) and documenting vital sign results and transcribing medication information into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Obtains prior authorizations for prescriptions and durable medical equipment
• Drafts prescription requests in EMR and sends to provider for review, completion and processing
• Performs Phlebotomy services inclusive of collecting and processing blood, urine and stool specimens and use of a centrifuge for spinning bloods
• Performs POCT (w/the exception of glucose) and documents results in EMR for provider to review
• Performs daily Quality Control for all POCT equipment
• Orders clinical supplies when necessary
• Maintains and stocks exam and consult rooms with clinical supplies and clerical forms used by Providers
• Assists providers with procedures by preparing supplies and equipment and acting as a chaperone as needed.
• Perform EKGs when ordered by provider
• Performs pre-visit planning for Diabetic and CHF patients as per practice guidelines
• Monitor and maintains refrigerator temperature logs and biomed expirations for medical equipment
• Participates in daily huddles with MDs and other clinical team members to review daily care management patient lists and discuss patient's treatment plan & management
• Performs age-specific screenings for Activities of Daily Living, Falls, Alcohol, Tobacco, and/or Depression screenings annually for every patient
• Enters data into the electronic medical record related to medication adherence, diabetes control, foot/eye exam compliance for provider review and reconciliation
• Assists providers with distributing educational materials to patients
• Assists Population Health Management team by verifying that age/gender-appropriate patient have completed their colorectal screening, breast screening, cervical cancer screening and other pertinent preventive screens.
• Retrieves information regarding hospital admission and Emergency Room visits from outside facilities for evaluation by provider for transition of care coordination
• Assists providers with follow-up related to patients on Coumadin therapy
• Assists at the front desk as needed: answer telephones, register patients, discharge patients, schedule appointments, copy charts, schedule ancillary tests, and follow up on overdue diagnostic test results.
• Follows Primary Care Medical Home and MACRA protocols for designated role
• Performs all other job related functions as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Completion of a certificate Medical Assistant program from an approved school; certification preferred
• Medical Assistant Certificate
• CMA/RMA Required
  
  

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-SLW-Ambulatory

SEIU 1199 Ambulatory Agreement at MS St. Luke's and MS West (Offsites), AXB - 770 Eighth Avenue - WST, Mount Sinai West

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

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 $27.278 - $27.8113 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.

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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