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Medical AssistantThe Medical Assistant provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.ResponsibilitiesA. Clinical/Technical/ServiceAdmits patient to exam room for examinationTakes vital signs, medical history and medication history including allergiesPrepares patient charts for physicianEnsures information is correct and up to dateCoordinates outside testing for patients, assures results are returnedPerforms diagnostic testing as ordered by physicianVerifies diagnosis and procedure codes with physiciansAdministers injections as directed by physicianDocuments all patient interactions in the patients' fileMaintains patient confidentialityMaintains exam rooms and medical areasNotifies patients of test results as directed by physicianOperates medical equipment as requiredTakes blood and other bodily fluids as requiredDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned areaB. Organizational/ManagerialParticipates in the departments performance improvement activitiesMaintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of informationObserves the Health Care Systems compliance policiesAdheres to lab procedures required by CLIA regulationsAdheres to OSHA regulationsAssists in the training of new employeesRepresents the hospital to patients, vendors, contractors and publicC. Educational/Professional DevelopmentParticipates in the development of other staff membersMeets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirementsIdentifies learning strengths and needsUtilizes learning resourcesAttends sponsored training activitiesD. Communication/RelationshipsDemonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant othersDisplays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended communityAdheres to Continuums legal and ethical standardsMay be required to perform other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.Three to six months related experience.Current Medical Assistant certification or equivalentBCLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red CrossCollective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSBICompensation StatementThe Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $26.50 - $28.46 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.About UsStrength through Unity and InclusionThe Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.About the Mount Sinai Health System:Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.Job InfoJob Identification Job Category ClericalJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations 325 W 15th St, New York, NY, 10011, US
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