The Department of Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a Spanish speaking certified Medical Assistant. In this role the candidate will support the Division of Vascular Surgery clinically and administratively. We are looking for candidates that can work on Saturdays and travel to off sites.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, families, healthcare providers, nursing homes, homecare providers, patient employers and insurance companies to ensure quality patient care for patients seen in the campus and offsite satellite offices.
Coordinates the daily activities of the physician team staff to ensure an effective and efficient daily operations flow.
Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring, dressing, collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc. Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. May perform Medical Scribe functions as directed by physician.
Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system, database or manually as necessary.
Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.
Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
Maintains logging system as required 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 appropriately as per institution policy.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and in compliance with legal regulations.
Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections 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 in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
May be required to 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 schedule.
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 the needs of the practice and applicable to patient volumes.
Oversee the successful delivery of clinical office support to meet the needs of each physician.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED
- Completion of a certificate Medical Assistant from an approved school or equivalent training and experience.
- Medical Assistant Certification required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Work setting:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person