Medical Assistant (CCMA) - Cancer Center- Mount Sinai Queens Full Time Days

Responsibilities

• Assist the primary care provider and specialists with the physical examination of the patients as needed.
• Escort patient to the examination room, instruct patients on the preparation for examination.
• Absorb and dress after examination is completed if necessary to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Responsible for the accurate recording of the patient vital signs; heart rate, blood pressure, respiration and weight of patient.
• Order and restock supplies in all patient examination rooms.
• Rotate and check all the examination rooms for expiration of supplies.
• Maintain the condition of the examination rooms between patient visits for cleanliness as well as necessary supplies to ensure JCAHO and DOH compliance.
• Perform venipuncture, including preparing necessary supplies for blood drawing, verifying patient identification and observing blood drawing procedures and protocol at all times.
• Make appropriate copies of EKG tracing if needed.
• Distribute original tracings and copies according to established hospital policy.
• Instruct patient on the collection of laboratory specimens, i.e. urinalysis, cultures, 24 hour specimen collection.
• Be responsible for the labeling of these specimens.
• Aid in the maintenance and care of departmental equipment for preventative maintenance.
• Maintain electrocardiogram and laboratory supplies, re-order and re-stock areas as needed.
• Aid in the maintenance of the medical records.
• Prepare and maintain relevant department records and statistics.
• Cook up and coordinate referrals to specialists.
• Cook up and coordinate medical clearance for all pre-surgical patients.
• Maintain a monthly log of surgical patients.
• Maintain a monthly log for pap smears and mammography.
• Aid in the preparation of lab slips, specialty appointment and other patient paperwork if required.
• Assure and maintain a safe, uncluttered clean environment for patients, staff and others.
• Absorb attendance, punctuality and dress code in accordance with departmental policies.
• Display knowledge and adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Perform all other duties required.

  Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
  • A Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
  • BLS certification ? Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross.
  • Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSQ SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Queens (Non nursing), 870 - Cancer Center - MSQ, Mount Sinai Queens.