Medical Assistant II - Urology
Location: United States · Reference: 3042070
The Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology has long been a leader in
clinical practice, education, and research. Faculty in our Department, which
is housed within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, perform complex
procedures using robotics, laparoscopy, and endoscopy, all as a part of our
minimally invasive urologic surgery program. We remain equally committed to
engaging in breakthrough research while training the next generation of
leaders in the field.
The Medical Assistant II provides clinical office support to physicians and
surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to
deliver quality patient care. Mentors and assists less experienced staff
members.
Responsibilities
Fulfills 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 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 and in compliance 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 as necessary.
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 & update insurance information utilizing internal or
web sources.
May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary
Provides training and mentoring to Level I MA staff.
Directs and assigns MA schedules and work flow to meet the needs of the
practice and applicable to patient volumes.
Oversee the successful delivery of clinical office support to meet the
needs of each physician.
Performs other duties and tasks as required.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an
approved Medical Assistant certificate course. Certified Medical Assistant
preferred.
2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
For in-house candidates, promotion to Level II is contingent upon
consistent E or S annual performance appraisals.
Certification: Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school
BCLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA