Medical Assistant-Crescent Administration-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens
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Job Location:
Astoria, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Medical Assistant-Crescent Administration-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens
Provides clinical office support to Physicians & Surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.
set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
logging system as required for refrigeration of medications point of care testing sterilization process crash cart point of care testing or others as needed.
expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
a safe secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
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.
in the maintenance of medical charts (filing Op Reports test results home care forms).
schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
maintain adjust and confirm patient office schedule.
check and verify & update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources.
perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma/GED. Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school or equivalent training and experience
- Experience: Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program from an approved school or two years of experience working as a medical assistant. Medical Assistant Certification is preferred.
- Certification: Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school or equivalent training and experience.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSQ-NonRN
SEIU Local 144 at Mount Sinai Queens Q1P - Crescent Administration - MSQ Mount Sinai Queens
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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About Company
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