Mount Sinai Health System · 1 hour ago
Medical Assistant I - Internal Medicine - Hewlett, Long Island - Full time Days - Offsite
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, and they are seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide clinical office support to Physicians & Surgeons. The role involves performing patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.
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Responsibilities
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. Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary
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
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, point of care testing or others as needed
Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations
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
Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms)
May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary
May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties
May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information
May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule
May check and verify & update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources
May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED required
Certified Medical Assistant required
Preferred
None but 1-2 years preferred
Company
Mount Sinai Health System
Mount Sinai Health System delivers integrated medical care, research, and medical education through its network.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$41.9MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthHearst Health Prize.Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
2024-11-11Grant· $7M
2024-06-06Grant· $0.1M
2023-11-02Grant· $7M
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