Surgical Medical Assistant & Care Coordinator

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in surgical subspecialties, assist with procedures, collect specimens, and manage patient flow in outpatient settings.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, an accredited Medical Assistant certificate, and BCLS certification, with 3+ years of MA experience and optional Scribe training if required by the department. The role may include phlebotomy duties and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a certificate Medical Assistant program from an accredited school.
• Completion of a Medical Scribe training program (if the Scribe role is required by the department)
• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• BCLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, families, healthcare providers, nursing homes, homecare providers, patient employers and insurance companies to ensure quality patient care for patients seen in the campus and offsite satellite offices.
• Coordinates the daily activities of the physician team staff to ensure an effective and efficient daily operations flow.
• 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.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• 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.
• May perform medical scribe functions as directed by the supervising physician, depending on the needs of the department.
• 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 or others as needed.
• Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
• 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.
• May perform appointment scheduling or the booking of surgeries/procedures, or works in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms.
• May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
• May check and verify and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources. May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary
• Provides training and mentoring to Level I MA staff.
• May assist in establishing Medical Assistant I and II schedules and work flow to meet the needs of the practice and applicable to patient volumes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certificate Medical Assistant program

Medical Scribe training program

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in surgical subspecialties, assist with procedures, collect specimens, and manage patient flow in outpatient settings.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, an accredited Medical Assistant certificate, and BCLS certification, with 3+ years of MA experience and optional Scribe training if required by the department. The role may include phlebotomy duties and EMR documentation.