Offsite Medical Assistant I-Multispecialty-Jackson Heights, NY-Full Time-Day

Responsibilities

• Checks schedules and organizes patient flow.
• Accompanies patients to exam/procedure room, assists with walking, transferring, dressing, collecting and processing specimens, and point of care testing.
• Affords physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions, and provides information.
• Fulfills clerical duties such as sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, completing forms, and requisitions.
• Enters orders into the EMR system or prepares prescription refill requests.
• Inventories, orders, or restocks medical supplies.
• Prepares examination rooms and instruments according to sterilization techniques and infection control policies.
• Maintains logging system for medications, point of care testing, sterilization processes, crash carts, and other relevant areas.
• Ensures medication and supply expiration dates are checked and disposed of appropriately.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, and adhering to personal protective equipment requirements.
• Assists in maintaining medical charts, filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms, and scheduling surgeries/procedures.
• Schedules appointments, registers patients, updates demographic and insurance information, and verifies pre-certification for procedures.
• Performs proficient phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program from an approved school
• Certified as Medical Assistant preferred
• None but 1-2 years preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish - Required

Licensing And Certification Requirements (if Applicable)

• Completion of Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy certificate or Associates-level program

About The Mount Sinai Health System

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.