Offsite Medical Office Specialist-Obstetrics And Gynecology Administration-Mount Sinai West-Full-time Day

The Medical Office Specialist offers clinical and medical office support to physicians and surgeons. Assists in patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patient and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit. Participates and supports the health team in the direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN or MD.

patient flow in waiting room and resolves patient flow issues related to
registration and post-visit processing.
2. Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper
techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
3. Takes and monitors vital signs.
4. Performs phlebotomy point of care testing and other procedures as indicated by
physician order including but not limited to electrocardiogram and assists with
procedures as necessary.
5. Sets up oxygen and suction.
6. Inventories orders or re-stocks medical supplies; monitors expiration dates on all
medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
7. Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications point of care
testing sterilization process or others as needed.
8. Performs routine maintenance/cleaning of equipment and instruments; Notifies
appropriate personnel regarding any malfunction in equipment.
9. Maintains a safe secure and healthy work environment by following standards and
procedures; complies with legal regulations.
10. 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.
11. Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies initiates CPR and provides the necessary
items called for by the team.
12. Transports patients and equipment as needed.
13. Performs any and all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the RN/LPN
within the framework of the New York State Nurse Practice Act and MSHS Policy and
Procedures.
14. Documents in medical record / electronic medical record as required by hospital policy.
15. Greets and registers patients prepares and processes appropriate forms directs patients to
appropriate areas and arranges transportation needs.
16. Screens incoming calls takes and responds to messages as well as responds to inquiries
regarding department procedures services and programs.
17. Schedules appointments and completes pre-registration via telephone including insurance
verification and full patient demographics collection over the telephone or in person
using computerized system(s) with accountability for the integrity of the data including
all patient demographics and insurance information.
18. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned using the electronic medical record (EMR)
system or manually as necessary to include: sending and receiving patient medical
records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports discharge summaries referral information etc.
19. Performs routine cash collections at time of service.
20. Completes forms and requisitions as needed managing charts to ensure information is
completed and filed appropriately. Assists in the creation and maintenance of medical
charts.
21. Retrieves lab pathology and diagnostic testing and operative reports and data from
computer systems.
22. Checks verifies and updates insurance information utilizing internal and electronic
sources.
23. Obtains and documents managed care referrals required pre-certifications and
authorizations as necessary.
24. Supports surgical or procedure scheduling as needed in conjunction with Surgical
Coordinator or other similar role(s) verifying times with patients; preparing charts pre-admissions and consent forms.
25. Maintains a working knowledge of New York State third party payer eligibility
requirements for professional and hospital billing.
26. Utilizes and understands basic medical terminology; able to complete visit encounter
forms and enters ICD10-CM and CPT information into computerized systems as
appropriate.
27. Assists in training orientation and education of entry level and/or float staff.

• High School Diploma/GED. Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school or two years of experience working as a medical assistant. Licensed/Credentialed as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred.
• Two years of experience working as a medical assistant One year of experience in EPIC Scheduling and Registration with Article 28 experience preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Name: Basic Life Support (BLS) (1 Year) Issuing Agency: AHA or Red Cross

SEIU 1199 Ambulatory Agreement at MS St. Lukes and MS West (Offsites) BDK - Obstetrics And Gynecology Administration - WST Mount Sinai West