Medical Assistant- Gyn Oncology- Mount Sinai Chelsea - Full-Time Days 9:30-5:30

• The Medical Assistant provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.
• A. Clinical/Technical/Service

• Admits patient to exam room for examination
• Takes vital signs, medical history and medication history including allergies
• Prepares patient charts for physician
• Ensures information is correct and up to date
• Coordinates outside testing for patients, assures results are returned
• Performs diagnostic testing as ordered by physician
• Verifies diagnosis and procedure codes with physicians
• Administer injections as directed by physician
• Documents all patient interactions in the patients' file
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Maintains exam rooms and medical areas
• Notifies patients of test results as directed by physician
• Operates medical equipment as required
• Takes blood and other bodily fluids as required
• Demonstrates 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 area

B. Organizational/Managerial

• Participates in the departments performance improvement activities
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
• Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies
• Adheres to lab procedures required by CLIA regulations
• Adheres to OSHA regulations
• Assists in the training of new employees
• Represents the hospital to patients, vendors, contractors and public

C. Educational/Professional Development

• Participates in the development of other staff members
• Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
• Identifies learning strengths and needs
• Utilizes learning resources
• Attends sponsored training activities

D. Communication/Relationships

• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others
• Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
• Adheres to Continuums legal and ethical standards
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

High 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 equivalent
• BCLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSBI

Compensation Statement

The 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.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and MS Downtown, BWV - Gyn Oncology - CCD, MS Cancer Center West