Medical Assistant I-Nephrology-Greenlawn, Long Island-Full Time, Day-Offsite
Medical Assistant I-Nephrology-Greenlawn, Long Island-Full Time, Day-Offsite
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Medical Assistant I-Nephrology-Greenlawn Long Island-Full Time Day-Offsite
The Medical Assistant I 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 and EPIC documentation.
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/x-ray 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 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.
- 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 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course of study.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program from an approved school OR 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
- BCLS certification Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross
Non-Bargaining Unit 913 - North Shore Gen Overhead - OFFS Mount Sinai Hospital
Employment Type
Full-Time