Lead Medical Clinical Associate - IMA Nursing - MSH - FT M-TH 12:30PM-8:30PM, Fri 10AM-6PM, Alt. Sat 8AM-4PM

Lead Medical Clinical Associate - IMA Nursing - MSH - FT M-TH 12:30PM-8:30PM, Fri 10AM-6PM, Alt. Sat 8AM-4PM

Through the performance of a variety of technical and routine tasks, the Lead Medical Clinical Associate contributes to patient care in an ambulatory setting, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse and within the policies of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Hospital.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist Clinical Nurse Manager/ Designee
   • Responsible for disseminating information to (employees of same title) in their firm or area.
   • Act as a resource and support to the manager in problem solving.
   • Communicate issues of concern for the firm or area to the Manager.
2. Assists in patient care by performing the following:
   • Obtains and records vital signs.
   • Collects and processes blood, urine, sputum and stool specimens.
   • Reports changes in patient parameters or unusual values to the Registered Professional Nurse or physician.
   • Provides assistance with procedures such as stocking exam rooms with appropriate supplies.
   • Assists in the collection of screening data, i.e., personal data, chief complaints, past, present, family and social history.
   • Collects specimens for selected tests that assist with diagnosis treatment:  urine pregnancy tests, throat cultures, and hemocult.
   • Participates with follow-up of abnormal lab data as directed by the Registered Professional Nurse or physician.
   • Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control, including the use of protective gear.
   • Assists with the procurement of equipment and supplies.
   • Orients patients to ambulatory clinic policies and procedures.
3. Communicates in a clear, concise manner
   • Handles all information in accordance with patient confidentiality regulations.
   • Treats patients with empathy and impartiality.
   • Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.
   • Communicates in a courteous and positive manner.
   • Relates positively to patients, family and staff within the organization.
   • Gives verbal reports to designated RNs and/or MDs.
   • Reports all problems to Clinical Nurse Manager.
4. Maintains competence in various tasks, skills, concepts and functions.
   • Attends JCAHO and mandatory in service and educational programs within the department and hospital.
   • Adheres to departmental policies, procedures and practices.
   • Participates actively in unit based interdisciplinary meetings.
   • Participates in projects and programs carried out within the department.
   • Adheres to The Mount Sinai Hospital dress code.
   • Assists with the preparation and maintenance of medical records.
   • Participates in the continuous quality improvement activities of the unit.
   • Assists in the operational functioning of the unit by insuring inventory needs of equipment and supplies.
   • Locates resources and information for patients and family.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate Preferred

Experience Requirements

Prefer experience in a medical office or acute care setting.

Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable) 

Certificate as Medical Office Assistant preferred.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

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 $25.07 - $27.53 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.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 437 - IMA Nursing - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

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 t