Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative- 34th St 2nd Floor Cardiology - Mount Sinai Doctors Medical Group - Full Time - Days

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for effectively and efficiently providing patient procedures as ordered by the physician under the guidance of licensed medical staff (LPN, RN, NP or MD). Provides clerical support necessary for efficient and effective functioning of the office.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
• CMA/RMA - National Certification Required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or two (2) years relevant work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assures that the delivery of patient care is consistent with the philosophy of Beth Israel Medical Group
• Performs EKGs, PFTs, audiometry, and lab testings as ordered by the physician
• Admits patient to the exam room and takes vital signs, height and weight, medical history, medication history and allergy history
• Performs quality controls
• Ensures that the patient referrals are completed and forwarded appropriately
• Documents appropriately any treatment, telephone contact, lab accession log, and daily checks.
• Adheres to universal precautions and OSHA Regulations
• Maintains examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion
• Stocks examination room with supplies
• Checks supplies from vendors against packing slips as assigned
• Ensures that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously
• Registers and transacts patients promptly and accurately using current computer system
• Updates pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility
• Ensures that all patients names appear on daily ledger sheets
• Schedules patient appointments
• Retrieves and files medical reports/lab results
• Maintains the patient waiting room and front desk area
• Processes HMO referrals as requested by Physician, Practice Management, and patients
• Communicates to Physician all patient emergencies
• Takes messages to ensure follow-up on all calls
• Files and maintains file units
• Balances ledger sheets and accounts for all monies received
• Has accountability for all aspects of the cash box and the contents within
• Notifies Office Administrator or Reimbursement/Front Office Coordinator when change is needed
• Provides information to other departments as requested
• Provides assistance with uncovered shifts
• Confirms appointments
• Calls insurance companies to verify coverage and eligibility
• Forwards to specialty offices all information pertinent to scheduled appointments; i.e., labs, referrals, ex-rays, etc.

Benefits

• salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED