Medical Assistant II (Spanish Bilingual) - ISM, Surgery at Mount Sinai Health Systems | NY, US | Rezi

Medical Assistant II (Spanish Bilingual) - ISM, Surgery at Mount Sinai Health Systems

Medical Assistant II (Spanish Bilingual) - ISM, Surgery

Mount Sinai Health Systems · NY, US

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Medical Assistant II (Spanish Bilingual) - ISM, Surgery

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About the Role

The Medical Assistant II provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons, performing patient care and administrative duties to ensure quality patient care. This role also involves mentoring and assisting less experienced staff members.

Responsibilities

  • Perform venipuncture and/or EKGs, check schedules, and organize patient flow.
  • Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transferring, and dressing.
  • Collect and process specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
  • Prepare patients for examinations.
  • Assist physicians with various procedures.
  • Take vital signs and relay instructions to patients and families.
  • Answer calls and provide pertinent information.
  • Send and receive patient medical records.
  • Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
  • Complete and file forms and requisitions.
  • Manage charts to ensure information is complete and filed appropriately.
  • Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescription refill requests for physician review.
  • Inventory, order, and restock medical supplies.
  • Set up examination rooms and instruments using proper sterilization techniques.
  • Maintain logging systems for refrigeration of medications, point-of-care testing, sterilization processes, and crash carts.
  • Check expiration dates on medications and medical supplies and dispose of them appropriately.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
  • Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection against exposure to blood, body fluids, disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
  • Assist in the maintenance of medical charts, including filing, operative reports, test results, and home care forms.
  • Schedule surgeries/procedures or verify times with patients and prepare necessary forms.
  • Perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
  • Perform appointment scheduling and registration, and update patient demographic and insurance information.
  • Maintain, adjust, and confirm patient office schedules.
  • Check and verify insurance information using internal or web sources.
  • Perform and verify pre-certification for procedures.
  • Provide training and mentoring to Level I MA staff.
  • Direct and assign MA schedules and workflow to meet practice needs and patient volumes.
  • Oversee the successful delivery of clinical office support to meet physician needs.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED with completion of a Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
  • Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
  • For in-house candidates, promotion to Level II is contingent upon consistent E or S annual performance appraisals.
  • BCLS certification required (AHA).

Location

  • New York metro area

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 2+ years

Education Level

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Medical Assistant certificate course
  • Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $25.1095 - $33.8557 Hourly

About the Company

  • The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence and shares a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.
  • Mount Sinai's legacy includes achievement, education, and innovation in transforming healthcare.
  • The company encourages active participation in creating a culture of fair access to opportunities, inclusive practices, and support for 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, promote respect, and drive improvements in patient care and workplace experiences.
  • The company is dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment for professional growth.
  • Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area with over 48,000 employees.
  • It operates across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, and more than 300 labs.
  • It includes a school of nursing and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.
  • 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 system integrates hospitals, labs, and schools to offer comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics.
  • Innovative approaches like artificial intelligence and informatics are leveraged, with patient needs at the center of all treatment.
  • The Health System includes over 9,000 physicians, 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers, and over 30 affiliated community health centers.
  • It is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high 'Honor Roll' status.
  • Specific high rankings include No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in several other specialties.
  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology.
  • Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital is ranked among the country's best in several pediatric specialties.
  • The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in NIH funding.
  • Newsweek's 'The World's Best Smart Hospitals' ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally.
  • Mount Sinai Morningside is ranked in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity

  • The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws.
  • Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law is prohibited.
  • The organization is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and communities feel respected and supported.
  • The goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness.