Certified Medical Assistant

About the Role

Mount Sinai Medical Center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers, offering the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort across 12 facilities in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. As part of our hardworking, tight-knit community of over 4,000 dedicated employees, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs on patients.
• Assists physician with complex procedures during patient examinations, including but not limited to injections, suture removal, venipunctures, biopsies, and EKGs.
• Adept in sterilization techniques and high-level disinfection (HLD) to prepare trays and equipment for procedures following policies, procedures, and manufacturer instructions.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution guidelines in the performance of patient care activities.
• Monitors and manages patient schedules to ensure optimal patient flow among physicians.
• Greets and escorts patients safely from the waiting area to appropriate areas in the physician's office.
• Understands and executes physician's preferred treatment protocols when coordinating patient flow.
• Prepares supplies and assists providers in cast application/removal.
• Ensures exam rooms are appropriately stocked with supplies and equipment prior to physician seeing patients.
• Maintains appropriate par levels and informs supervisor when reorders are necessary to avoid shortages.
• Demonstrates appropriate medical knowledge and effectively communicates instructions to patients.
• Provides preparatory instructions and answers basic patient questions as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and react to the unique needs of patients.
• Flexible to changes in workflow as needed.
• Prepares and administers medication as instructed by the physician, including injections.
• Maintains organized work areas to maximize efficiency.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper use and maintenance of all equipment relative to the position.
• Maintains current licensing and certification necessary to perform applicable job functions.
• Remains calm and courteous when dealing with patients and staff, consistently maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Responds to telephone calls promptly, preferably by the third ring, and repeats key information to ensure accurate message transcription.
• Demonstrates willingness to work overtime during hospital or department emergencies (e.g., hurricane disaster alerts or staffing limitations).
• Maintains a complete understanding of Fire, Safety, and other applicable departmental and hospital manuals.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution/agency required.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training; High School diploma or equivalent.
• Up to two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions