Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative-Mount Sinai Doctors Medical Group - Full Time - Days
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). Provides clerical support necessary for efficient and effective functioning of the office.
1. Assures that the delivery of patient care is consistent with the philosophy of Beth Israel Medical Group
2. Performs EKGs, PFTs, audiometry, and lab testings as ordered by the physician
3. Admits patient to the exam room and takes vital signs, height and weight, medical history, medication history and allergy history
4. Performs quality controls
5. Ensures that the patient referrals are completed and forwarded appropriately
6. Documents appropriately any treatment, telephone contact, lab accession log, and daily checks.
7. Adheres to universal precautions and OSHA Regulations
8. Maintains examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion
9. Stocks examination room with supplies
10. Checks supplies from vendors against packing slips as assigned
11. Ensures that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously
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. Maintains the patient waiting room and front desk area
18. Processes HMO referrals as requested by Physician, Practice Management, and patients
19. Communicates to Physician all patient emergencies
20. Takes messages to ensure follow-up on all calls
21. Files and maintains file units
22. Balances ledger sheets and accounts for all monies received
23. Has accountability for all aspects of the cash box and the contents within
24. Notifies Office Administrator or Reimbursement/Front Office Coordinator when change is needed
25. Provides information to other departments as requested
26. Provides assistance with uncovered shifts
27. Confirms appointments
28. Calls insurance companies to verify coverage and eligibility
29. Forwards to specialty offices all information pertinent to scheduled appointments; i.e., labs, referrals, ex-rays, etc.
- High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or two (2) years relevant work experience preferred
- CMA/RMA Required - National Certification
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1115-MSBIMG
SEIU 1115 at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Group - DOCS, ABG - Docs NYHC 34 St Ophthalmology - BIMG, Beth Israel Medical Group