Medical Assistant- Gyn Oncology - Mount Sinai Chelsea Full-Time Days 9-5:30
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 in Gyn Oncology at Mount Sinai Chelsea, with hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role includes direct patient support, clinical and diagnostic tasks, documentation, coordination of testing, upkeep of clinical areas, and compliance with applicable organizational, laboratory, safety, legal, and ethical requirements. The Medical Assistant also contributes to staff training and development, professional learning, performance improvement, and courteous communication with patients, families, colleagues, and the broader community. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course, current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent, and BCLS certification from the AHA or Red Cross. Three to six months of related experience is required. A Certified Medical Assistant credential is preferred. The position is represented by SEIU 1199-MSBI.
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 issued by the AHA or Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
Responsibilities
- Admit patients to exam rooms for examinations.
- Take vital signs, medical histories, and medication histories, 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 examination rooms and medical areas.
- Notify patients of test results as directed by physicians.
- Operate medical equipment as required.
- Collect blood and other bodily fluids as required.
- Provide care using knowledge and skills appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs of patients served in the assigned area.
- Participate in department performance-improvement activities.
- Maintain patient and employee confidentiality in the management of information.
- Observe Health Care Systems compliance policies and adhere to CLIA laboratory procedures and OSHA regulations.
- Assist in training new employees and participate in developing other staff members.
- Represent the hospital to patients, vendors, contractors, and the public.
- Meet regulatory, licensure, and annual health-assessment requirements; identify learning strengths and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
