Medical Assistant- Gyn Oncology- Mount Sinai Chelsea- Full Time Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Responsibilities A. Clinical/Technical/Service 1. Admits patient to exam room for examination 2. Takes vital signs, medical history and medication history including allergies 3. Prepares patient charts for physician 4. Ensures information is correct and up to date 5. Coordinates outside testing for patients, assures results are returned 6. Performs diagnostic testing as ordered by physician 7. Verifies diagnosis and procedure codes with physicians 8. Administer injections as directed by physician 9. Documents all patient interactions in the patients' file 10. Maintains patient confidentiality 11. Maintains exam rooms and medical areas 12. Notifies patients of test results as directed by physician 13. Operates medical equipment as required 14. Takes blood and other bodily fluids as required 15. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area B. Organizational/Managerial 16. Participates in the departments performance improvement activities 17. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information 18. Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies 19. Adheres to lab procedures required by CLIA regulations 20. Adheres to OSHA regulations 21. Assists in the training of new employees 22. Represents the hospital to patients, vendors, contractors and public C. Educational/Professional Development 23. Participates in the development of other staff members 24. Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements 25. Identifies learning strengths and needs 26. Utilizes learning resources 27. Attends sponsored training activities D. Communication/Relationships 28. Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others 29. Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community 30. Adheres to Continuums legal and ethical standards 31. May be required to perform other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course. Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Three to six months related experience. Current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent BCLS certification ? Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSBI SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and MS Downtown, BWV - Gyn Oncology - CCD, MS Cancer Center West
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
- Three to six months related experience.
- Current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent
- BCLS certification ? Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Admits patient to exam room for examination
- Takes vital signs, medical history and medication history including allergies
- Prepares patient charts for physician
- Ensures information is correct and up to date
- Coordinates outside testing for patients, assures results are returned
- Performs diagnostic testing as ordered by physician
- Verifies diagnosis and procedure codes with physicians
- Administer injections as directed by physician
- Documents all patient interactions in the patients' file
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Maintains exam rooms and medical areas
- Notifies patients of test results as directed by physician
- Operates medical equipment as required
- Takes blood and other bodily fluids as required
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area
- Participates in the departments performance improvement activities
- Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
- Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies
- Adheres to lab procedures required by CLIA regulations
- Adheres to OSHA regulations
- Assists in the training of new employees
- Represents the hospital to patients, vendors, contractors and public
- Participates in the development of other staff members
- Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
- Identifies learning strengths and needs
- Utilizes learning resources
- Attends sponsored training activities
- Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
- Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
- Adheres to Continuums legal and ethical standards
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
