Medical Assistant I - Multispecialty - Long Beach, NY - Full time Days Offsite

Mount Sinai Health System • Long Beach, NY

111d • $17 - $32

About The Position

The Offsite Medical Assistant I provides clinical office support to Physicians & Surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant required.
• None but 1-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Accompanies 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.
• Obtains lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Completes forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for review and approval.
• 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 infectious 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.

Benefits

• Salary range for the role is $17.61 - $32.94 Hourly.
• Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED