Clinical Oncology Associate - RTC Office Practice - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time Days

The Clinical Oncology Associate provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

1. Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:
performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient
flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as
needed with walking, transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and
processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc.
Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays
instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent
information.

2. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:
sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports,
hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as
needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed
appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic
medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.

3. Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares
prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and
approval by the ordering physician.

4. Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.

5. Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper
sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control
policies.

6. Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications,
point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing
or others as needed.

7. Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies
disposing appropriately as per institution policy.

8. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following
standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.

9. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements
necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially
infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous
substances.

10. Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test
results, home care forms).

11. May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical
Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and
consent forms as necessary.

12. May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties.

13. May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well
as updating patient demographic and insurance information.

14. May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule.

15. May check and verify & update insurance information utilizing
internal or web sources.

16. May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED; Associates degree in Medical Assisting preferred
• 0-2 yrs. experience as medical assistant or related experience
• Completion of an accredited certificate course of study as Medical Assistant required
  
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $28.13 - $30.17 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 384 - RTC Office Practice - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital