Medical Assistant I - Orthopedics West (Roosevelt)

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course
Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred
Venipuncture skills required
EKG skills required
Certificate of Medical Assistant training or equivalent
BCLS certification – Required

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Performs patient care responsibilities such as venipuncture, EKGs, checking schedules, organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms, assisting patients with mobility and dressing, collecting and processing specimens, and point of care testing.
Prepares patients for examinations and assists physicians with various procedures.
Takes vital signs and relays instructions to patients and families.
Answers calls and provides pertinent information.
Performs clerical duties including managing patient medical records, obtaining reports and referral information, completing forms, and filing information appropriately.
Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests for physician approval.
Manages inventory, orders, and restocks medical supplies.
Sets up examination rooms and instruments, ensuring proper sterilization techniques.
Maintains logging systems for refrigeration, point of care testing, sterilization, crash carts, etc.
Checks and disposes of expired medications and medical supplies according to policy.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Complies with personal protective equipment requirements.
Assists in the maintenance of medical charts, including filing reports and test results.
May schedule surgeries/procedures, verify times with patients, and prepare necessary forms.
May perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
May perform appointment scheduling, patient registration, and update demographic and insurance information.
May maintain, adjust, and confirm patient office schedules.
May check, verify, and update insurance information.
May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.