Medical Assistant- Gyn Oncology - Mount Sinai Chelsea Full-Time Days 9-5:30

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Mount Sinai Chelsea, with hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., supporting Gynecologic Oncology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a training certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
Three to six months of related experience.
Current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent BCLS certification is required; issuing authority must be the AHA or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Admit patients to exam rooms for examinations.
Take vital signs, medical history, and medication history, including allergies.
Prepare patient charts for physicians and ensure information is correct and up to date.
Coordinate outside testing for patients and ensure results are returned.
Perform diagnostic testing as ordered by physicians.
Verify diagnosis and procedure codes with physicians.
Administer injections as directed by physicians.
Document all patient interactions in patient files and maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain exam rooms and medical areas.
Notify patients of test results as directed by physicians.
Operate medical equipment as required.
Take blood and other bodily fluids as required.
Provide care using the knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages and physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients in the assigned area.
Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality when managing information.
Observe Health Care Systems compliance policies and adhere to CLIA laboratory procedures and OSHA regulations.
Assist in training new employees and participate in the development of other staff members.
Represent the hospital to patients, vendors, contractors, and the public.
Meet regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements; identify learning needs, use learning resources, and attend sponsored training activities.
Communicate professionally, courteously, and respectfully with patients, families, significant others, hospital staff, and the extended community.
Adhere to Continuum's legal and ethical standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.