Clinical Oncology Associate - RTC Office Practice - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time Days 11-7P

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Oncology Associate provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. The position is based in the RTC Office Practice at Mount Sinai Hospital and is full-time, day shift, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Duties may include assisting with patient flow and examinations, performing venipuncture and EKGs, collecting and processing specimens, conducting point-of-care testing, taking vital signs, assisting physicians with procedures, and communicating instructions to patients and families. The associate also handles medical records and other clerical tasks, enters orders and prepares prescription refill requests for physician review, manages supplies and examination room setup, and maintains required logs and safety practices. Additional duties may include scheduling and registering patients, updating demographic and insurance information, coordinating procedures, and verifying pre-certifications. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant certificate course. An associate degree in Medical Assisting and Certified Medical Assistant credentials are preferred. Applicants should have 0–2 years of experience as a medical assistant or in a related role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited certificate course of study as a Medical Assistant.
0–2 years of experience as a medical assistant or related experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
Certified Medical Assistant credential.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care duties, including venipuncture and/or EKGs, organizing patient flow, assisting patients with walking, transferring, or dressing, collecting and processing specimens, point-of-care testing, and preparing patients for examinations.
Assist physicians with procedures, take vital signs, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with pertinent information.
Handle clerical duties, including sending and receiving medical records, obtaining lab and imaging reports and referral information, completing forms and requisitions, and maintaining complete and appropriately filed charts.
Enter orders into the EMR or prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.
Inventory, order, or restock medical supplies as applicable.
Set up examination rooms and instruments using proper sterilization techniques in accordance with hospital and infection-control policies.
Maintain required logs for medication refrigeration, point-of-care testing, sterilization, crash carts, and other applicable processes.
Check medication and medical-supply expiration dates and dispose of items according to institutional policy.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Follow personal protective equipment requirements to protect against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
Assist with medical-chart maintenance, including filing operative reports, test results, and home-care forms.
As needed, schedule surgeries or procedures or coordinate with the Surgical Coordinator; verify times with patients and prepare charts, pre-admission materials, and consent forms.
Perform proficient phlebotomy duties when required.
As needed, schedule appointments, register patients, and update demographic and insurance information.
As needed, maintain, adjust, and confirm patient office schedules.
As needed, check, verify, and update insurance information using internal or web sources.
As needed, perform and verify pre-certification for procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.