Medical Assistant I-Non Certified

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a temporary Medical Assistant to assist with the upcoming flu season. This position will be from August to December and can be filled by a Medical Assistant II or III, certified or non-certified. The hours are flexible, Monday through Friday, with some weekends and night shifts required. The Medical Assistant will support physicians with patient examinations and procedures, perform various diagnostic tests, and ensure accurate documentation and specimen handling. This role requires flexibility and the ability to assist co-workers to support departmental needs.

Requirements

BLS card required
Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of completion from a Medical Assistant Program.
0-1 Year Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy or EKG experience - or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians with examinations or with procedures for the patient (vital signs, PPD, height/weight, temp, etc.)
Performs Audiometric testing, Pulmonary Function testing, Tonometry testing and Vision testing, using the proper protocol for the particular contract
Performs 12 Lead EKGs.
Draws blood for necessary lab tests; seeks help appropriately with difficult sticks.
Gives special attention to priority on a requisition to ensure collection within the given time frame, making certain the stat lab work is sent to Control Center Lab immediately and routine lab work as scheduled.
Identifies specimen with the appropriate computer generated requisition label immediately after collecting the specimens.
Performs drug screening (non-DOT as assigned, following protocols on collection and documentation properly.
Performs DOT drug screening and DOT alcohol testing as assigned, following protocols on collection and documentation properly.
Performs Alco-sensor testing and record results per protocol.
Demonstrates the ability to understand and react effectively if the alcohol results are positive and require a confirmation test and a calibration check.
Demonstrates the ability to understand and react effectively if the alcohol results are positive and require a blood alcohol test.
Ensures all necessary documentation is completed correctly before the end of each day.
Maintains well-stocked areas, neat and hazard free, utilizing equipment and supplies in a safe manner.
Demonstrates the ability to understand and react effectively if the calibration check is out of range or the dry gas standard (Scotty Tank) is reading tank low.
Prepares charts for physician review.
Is available to work on call, evenings and weekends to perform drug and alcohol screenings every third week depending on departmental needs.
Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers in the completion of daily tasks or special projects to support the department's needs.
Demonstrates flexibility as well as ability to perform multiple functions to increase departmental efficiency.