Per Diem Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Per Diem Medical Assistant I provides, on an as-needed basis, clinical office support to physicians and surgeons. This individual 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
BCLS certification Required (Issuing Authority: AHA)

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant preferred
At least one year of Medical Assistant practical experience is preferred
Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program from an approved school

Responsibilities

Performs patient care responsibilities such as venipuncture, EKGs, checking schedules, organizing patient flow, assisting patients with mobility and dressing, collecting and processing specimens, and preparing patients for exams.
Assists physicians with procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and families, answers calls, and provides information.
Handles administrative duties including sending/receiving medical records, obtaining reports and referral information, completing forms, and managing charts.
Utilizes electronic medical record (EMR) system or manual methods for administrative tasks.
Enters orders into EMR or prepares prescription refill requests for physician approval.
Manages inventory, orders, and restocks medical supplies.
Prepares examination rooms and instruments, adhering to sterilization techniques.
Maintains logging systems for refrigeration, point of care testing, sterilization, crash carts, etc.
Checks and disposes of expired medications and supplies according to policy.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment, complying with legal regulations and personal protective equipment requirements.
Assists in maintaining medical charts, including filing reports and test results.
May schedule surgeries/procedures, prepare charts, pre-admissions, and consent forms.
May perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
May perform appointment scheduling, registration, and update patient demographic and insurance information.
May maintain, adjust, and confirm patient office schedules.
May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.