Medical Office Assistant - Cardiology - Mount Sinai Morningside - Full Time - Day

3000088: Medical Office Assistant - Cardiology - Mount Sinai Morningside - Full Time Day

Strength Through Diversity

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The Medical Office Assistant RVT offers clinical and medical office support to physicians and surgeons. Assists in patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

•  Assists in 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. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.
• Enters 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.
•   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. 
• Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed. 
• 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 (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
• May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms.
•  May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties. 
• May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information.
• May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.
• May check and verify and update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources. 
•  May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Some relevant medical office/phlebotomy experience is desirable. Venipuncture and EKG skills required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school  
• Heartsaver Certification from American Heart Association and/or BCLS.
• Two years of experience working as a medical assistantAbility to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients 
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills required
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines 
• Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to adapt to a growing and changing environment   

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai St. Luke's, BUU - Cardiovascular Institute - STL, Mount Sinai St. Luke's

 

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 inappropri