Medical Assistant-Hematology Oncology- MS Chelsea ...

Job Description The Medical Assistant provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Qualifications + High School Diploma and appropriate course work at an accredited college or technical school. + Three to six months related experience. + Current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent + BCLS certification u2013 Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSBI Responsibilities A. Clinical/Technical/Service 1. Admits patient to exam room for examination 2. Takes vital signs, medical history and medication history including allergies 3. Prepares patient charts for physician 4. Ensures information is correct and up to date 5. Coordinates outside testing for patients, assures results are returned 6. Performs diagnostic testing as ordered by physician 7. Verifies diagnosis and procedure codes with physicians 8. Administer injections as directed by physician 9. Documents all patient interactions in the patients' file 10. Maintains patient confidentiality 11. Maintains exam rooms and medical areas 12. Notifies patients of test results as directed by physician 13. Operates medical equipment as required 14. Takes blood and other bodily fluids as required 15. 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 16. Participates in the departments performance improvement activities 17. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information 18. Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies 19. Adheres to lab procedures required by CLIA regulations 20. Adheres to OSHA regulations 21. Assists in the training of new employees 22. Represents the hospital to patients, vendors, contractors and public C. Educational/Professional Development 23. Participates in the development of other staff members 24. Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements 25. Identifies learning strengths and needs 26. Utilizes learning resources 27. Attends sponsored training activities D. Communication/Relationships 28. Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others 29. Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community 30. Adheres to Continuums legal and ethical standards 31. May be required to perform other duties as assigned About Us Strength through Unity and Inclusion The 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 Sinaiu2019s 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 u2014 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 patientsu2019 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

Created: 2025-10-04