Medical Assistant/Relations Associate- Beth Israel Medical Group - Full Time - Days

Strength Through Diversity

Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant/Relations Associate is responsible for effectively and efficiently providing patient procedures as ordered by the physician under the guidance of licensed medical staff (LPN, RN, NP or MD). In addition, provides clerical support necessary for efficient and effective functioning of the office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Performs EKGs as ordered by the physician
2. Performs lab testing as ordered by the physician
3. Performs PFT as ordered by the physician
4. Admits patient to the exam room and takes vital signs, medical history, medication history and allergy history. Height and weight as indicated
5. Performs quality controls
6. Ensures that the patient referrals are completed and forwarded appropriately
7. Documents appropriately any treatment
8. Documents any telephone contact with the patient
9. Documents in the lab accession log and outside medical testing log as per established procedure
10. Adheres to universal precautions and OSHA Regulations
11. Maintains examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion
12. Registers and transacts patients promptly and accurately using current computer system
13. Updates pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility
14. Ensures that all patients’ names appear on daily ledger sheets
15. Schedules patient appointments
16. Retrieves and files medical reports/lab results
17. Processes HMO referrals as requested by Physician, Practice Management, and patients
18. Communicates to Physician all patient emergencies
19. Answers telephones with name and Beth Israel Medical Group office location
20. Takes messages to ensure follow-up on all calls
21. Scans paperwork into the EMR in a timely fashion
22. Balances ledger sheets and accounts for all monies received
23. Has accountability for all aspects of the cash box and the contents within. Notifies Office Administrator or Reimbursement/Front Office Coordinator when change is needed
24. Provides information to other departments as requested
25. Provides assistance with uncovered shifts
26. Confirms appointments
27. Notifies Practice Manager or Office Manager of any problems in the office
28. Notifies Practice Manager or Office Manager when office supplies are needed
29. Calls insurance companies to verify coverage and eligibility
30. Forwards to specialty offices all information pertinent to scheduled appointments; i.e., labs, referrals, ex-rays, etc.

Requirements:

CMA or RMA Certification required
Experience:
Certification as a Medical Assistant

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. 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 invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:

• We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong, and are able to professionally advance. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, contribute to the patient experience and quality of patient care.
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers
• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential
• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination

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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 hospitals, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside ( Formerly St Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $24.17 - $24.67 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.