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

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

4d•$30 - $31•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 role supports the daily operation of an oncology office practice, including patient flow, clinical procedures, documentation, medical records, supplies, and scheduling.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
Certified Medical Assistant credential.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient care duties, which may include venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs, point-of-care testing, specimen collection and processing, preparing patients and rooms for examinations, and assisting patients with walking, transferring, and dressing.
Organize patient flow, accompany patients to examination or procedure rooms, assist physicians with procedures, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with pertinent information.
Handle clerical duties such as sending and receiving medical records, obtaining lab and imaging reports and other records, completing forms and requisitions, and maintaining charts using the EMR or manual processes.
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 in accordance with hospital and infection-control sterilization policies.
Maintain required logs, including those for medication refrigeration, point-of-care testing, sterilization, and crash carts.
Check medication and medical supply expiration dates and dispose of expired items according to institutional policy.
Follow safety standards and procedures, comply with legal regulations, and use required personal protective equipment to protect against exposure to bodily fluids, disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
Assist with medical chart maintenance, including filing operative reports, test results, and home-care forms.
May schedule surgeries or procedures and coordinate with the Surgical Coordinator to verify times, prepare charts, and arrange pre-admission and consent forms.
May perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
May schedule and register patients and update demographic and insurance information.
May maintain, adjust, and confirm patient office schedules.
May check, verify, and update insurance information using internal or web-based sources.
May perform and verify procedure pre-certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.