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About the Role

The ideal candidate will have experience in surgical sub-specialties such as Urology, ObGyn, General Surgery or Dermatology. This role requires clinical experience and comfort assisting physicians with procedures and patient care before and after procedures.

Responsibilities

Fulfills patient care responsibilities including performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients with walking, transferring and dressing, collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, and preparing for exams.
Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and/or families, and answers calls providing pertinent information.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities including sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Completes forms and requisitions as needed, and manages charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually.
Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.
Inventories, orders, or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.
Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques and infection control policies.
Maintains logging systems for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, or others as needed.
Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies, disposing of them appropriately per institution policy.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against exposure to blood, body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
May schedule surgeries/procedures or work with a Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions, and consent forms as necessary.
May perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients, as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
May maintain, adjust, and confirm patient office schedules.
May check and verify & update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources.
May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
Provides training and mentoring to Level I MA staff.
Directs and assigns MA schedules and work flow to meet practice needs and patient volumes.
Oversees the successful delivery of clinical office support to meet the needs of each physician.
Performs other duties and tasks as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
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
Issuing Authority: AHA

Skills

Medical Assistant certificate
BCLS certification

Location

MSH FPA - ISM

Work Type

Non-Bargaining Unit

Experience Level

2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant

Education Level

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

About the Company

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence.
We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.
When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare.
We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization.
Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences.
We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.
Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.
Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it.
Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment.
The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers.
We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology.
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology.
U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside 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.
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 deeply 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.