Medical Assistant Ii-endocrinology-greenlawn, Long - Greenlawn, United States - Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai

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Greenlawn, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Description Medical Assistant II-Endocrinology-Greenlawn, Long Island-Full Time, Day-Offsite**The Medical Assistant II provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Focus of tasks include basic rooming of patient, EKGs, Point of Care Testing, EPIC documentation. In addition to general experience, the MA II should have at least 2+ years experience in a specialized area such as phlebotomy, pulmonary testing, surgery or cardiology.

Responsibilities

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring and dressing, as well as 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/xray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
Enters orders into the electronic medical record EPIC system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
Inventories, orders or restocks medical supplies as applicable.
Provides setup of examination room and instruments or equipment, in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
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.
May be required to perform duties in specialized areas such as phlebotomy, pulmonary testing, surgery or cardiology.
May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
May check and verify and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources. May perform and verify precertification for procedures as necessary.
Provides training and mentoring to Level I MA staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course of study.
Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school
2+ years experience as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist.
BCLS certification

Required Issuing Authority:
AHA or Red Cross

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.

The salary range for this role is $ $30.25 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need.

The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 91- North Shore Gen Overhead - OFFS, Mount Sinai Hospital

Employer Description

Strength Through Diversity
The 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 sidebyside in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.
Inspiring and fostering an environment of antiracist behaviors among and between departments and coworkers.

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 professional advance.

We share the belief that all employees, regardless o