Medical Assistant Team Lead-Staten Island, New York - Offsite

Medical Assistant Team Lead - Staten Island, New York - OFFSITE

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Job Title: Offsite Medical Assistant Team Lead             

The Offsite Medical Assistant Team Lead is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care obtaining vital statistics as well as providing clerical and organizational tasks such as appointment scheduling and chart management.  Functions in a lead capacity with oversight and mentoring of less experienced Medical Assistants.

Roles & Responsibilities:

       Directs less experienced Medical Assistants to specific duties such as obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.) and phlebotomy services as needed.   Mentors, trains and provides input to supervisor in performance of those in direct report.  Assigns MA schedules and work flow to meet the needs of the practice and applicable to patient volumes. 

       Checks patient schedules and organizes patient flow. 

       Accompanies patient to exam rooms when necessary.  May assist patients with walking, sitting or standing. 

       Charts patient information under nursing supervision, as assigned. 

       Sends and receives patient charts to appropriate department, obtains X-ray and laboratory reports, hospital notes, forms and requisitions as needed.

       Verifies insurance coverage and patient demographics; reconciles encounter forms against scheduled appointments; ensures chart information is completed and filed appropriately.

       Assists in cleaning and maintenance of exam/procedure rooms and instruments as instructed or needed.

       May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties. 

       May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.

       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.

       Performs other related duties. 

Requirements:

Education Requirements                                                                                                            

       High School Diploma / GED 

       Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program from an approved school or equivalent training and experience; Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school

Experience Requirements                                                                      

Three years minimum as a Medical Office Assistant.

Computer Skills                                                                                                                            

MS Office Suite (please check one):  (basic)    (intermediate)   (advanced) 

Other:

General Skills and Competencies                                                                                        

       Ability 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

Level of Physical Activity Required:  Light    Moderate    Heavy

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity is a driver for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we're as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. 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 work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care. 

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Who We Are

Over 38,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke's, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation. 

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