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About the Role

The Medical Assistant I provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons, performing patient care and administrative duties essential for quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including venipuncture, EKGs, checking schedules, organizing patient flow, assisting patients with mobility and dressing, collecting and processing specimens, point of care testing, and assisting physicians with procedures.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities including managing patient medical records, obtaining reports and referral information, completing forms, and filing information using EMR or manual systems.
• Enters orders into the EMR system or prepares prescription refill requests for physician review.
• Manages inventory, orders, and restocks medical supplies.
• Prepares examination rooms and instruments using proper sterilization techniques.
• Maintains logging systems for refrigeration, point of care testing, sterilization, and crash carts.
• Checks and disposes of expired medications and medical supplies according to policy.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to standards and complying with legal regulations.
• Complies with personal protective equipment requirements for protection against hazardous substances.
• 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 and verify insurance information using internal or web sources.
• May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Three to nine months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Venipuncture and EKG skills required.
• Certificate of Medical Assistant training or equivalent.
• BCLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA.

Skills

• Venipuncture
• EKG
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
• Sterilization techniques
• Phlebotomy

Location

• New York metro area

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3-9 months healthcare experience preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma/GED
• Medical Assistant certificate course
• Certificate of Medical Assistant training or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $23.9808 - $31.4572 Hourly

About the Company

• The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence and deliver outstanding patient care.
• Mount Sinai's legacy includes achievement, education, and innovation in transforming healthcare.
• The organization encourages active participation in creating a culture of fair access to opportunities, inclusive practices, and individual success.
• Leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
• The environment promotes collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning to improve staff, patient, and organizational well-being.
• Leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices and promote respect to enhance patient care and workplace experiences.
• Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area with over 48,000 employees across eight hospitals and numerous outpatient practices, labs, a school of nursing, and a school of medicine.
• Mount Sinai advances health by addressing complex healthcare challenges, discovering new scientific knowledge, developing effective treatments, educating future medical leaders, and supporting communities with high-quality care.
• The Health System offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, utilizing innovative approaches like AI and informatics with a patient-centered focus.
• It includes over 9,000 physicians, 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers, and over 30 affiliated community health centers.
• Mount Sinai is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, including high 'Honor Roll' status and top rankings in specific specialties.
• The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is highly ranked for NIH funding and research dollars.
• Newsweek ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside among the world's best smart hospitals.

Equal Opportunity

• The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws.
• We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• We are committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.
• Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.