Medical Assistant II- Brooklyn Heights (M-F 8AM- 5PM)

Strength Through DiversityGround breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal.Medical Assistant II- Brooklyn Heights F/T (M-F 8AM- 5PM)The Medical Assistant II provides clinical office support to the supervising physician and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. May mentor less experienced Medical Assistants and office clerical staffRoles & Responsibilities: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. 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 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, point of care testing 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; complies 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.

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 and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources.

May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary

Mentors less experienced Medical Assistant and office clerical staff.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:Education: High School Diploma/GED. Completion of a Medical Assistant Certificate program from an approved school or equivalent training and experience.

Certified Medical Assistant

Experience:2+ years of Medical Assistant experience

BLS (current from AHA)

Strength Through DiversityThe Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential

Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination

Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers

We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong, and are able to professionally advance. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, contribute to the patient experience and quality of patient care.Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our history!Who We AreOver 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospitals, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status.EOE including Veterans and Disabled