The Medical Assistant provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Responsibilities A. Clinical/Technical/Service 1.
Admits patient to exam room for examination 2. Takes vital signs, medical history and medication history including allergies 3. Prepares patient charts for physician 4.
Ensures information is correct and up to date 5. Coordinates outside testing for patients, assures results are returned 6. Performs diagnostic testing as ordered by physician 7.
Verifies diagnosis and procedure codes with physicians 8. Administer injections as directed by physician 9. Documents all patient interactions in the patients' file 10.
Maintains patient confidentiality 11. Maintains exam rooms and medical areas 12. Notifies patients of test results as directed by physician 13.
Operates medical equipment as required 14. Takes blood and other bodily fluids as required 15. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area B.
Organizational/Managerial 16. Participates in the departments performance improvement activities 17. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information 18.
Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies 19. Adheres to lab procedures required by CLIA regulations 20. Adheres to OSHA regulations 21.
Assists in the training of new employees 22. Represents the hospital to patients, vendors, contractors and public C. Educational/Professional Development 23.
Participates in the development of other staff members 24. Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements 25. Identifies learning strengths and needs 26.
Utilizes learning resources 27. Attends sponsored training activities D. Communication/Relationships 28.
Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others 29. Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community 30. Adheres to Continuums legal and ethical standards 31.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course. Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Three to six months related experience.
Current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent BCLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSBI Compensation Statement 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 $26.50 - $28.46 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. SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and MS Downtown, BWV - Gyn Oncology - CCD, MS Cancer Center West
Full time · Day shift