Practice Technician - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Dept. of Surgery - Full-time - days

Practice Technician

The Practice Technician provides clinical office support to Physicians & Surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Monitors patient flow in waiting room and resolves patient flow issues related to registration and post-visit processing
• Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper techniques established by hospital and infection control policies.
• Takes and monitors vital signs, including fetal heart rate if necessary
• Performs phlebotomy, point of care testing, and other procedures as indicated by physician order, including but not limited to electrocardiogram
• Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies; monitors expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy
• Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, or others as needed
• Performs routine maintenance/cleaning of equipment and instruments; Notifies appropriate personnel regarding any malfunction in equipment
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances
• Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies, initiates CPR and provides the necessary items called for by the team
• Transports patients and equipment as needed
• Performs any and all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the RN/LPN/PA/MD within the framework of the New York State Nurse Practice Act and MSHS Policy and Procedures
• Documents in medical record / electronic medical record as required by hospital policy
• Greets and registers patients, prepares and processes appropriate forms, directs patients to appropriate areas and arranges transportation needs
• Screens incoming calls, takes and responds to messages, as well as responds to inquiries regarding department procedures, services and programs.
• Schedules appointments and completes pre-registration via telephone including insurance verification and full patient demographics collection over the telephone or in person using computerized system(s) with accountability for the integrity of the data, including all patient demographics and insurance information
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary, to include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, discharge summaries, referral information, etc.
• Completes forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. Assists in the creation and maintenance of medical charts.
• Retrieves lab, pathology and diagnostic testing, and operative reports and data from computer systems
• Checks, verifies and updates insurance information utilizing internal or electronic sources.
• Obtains and documents managed care referrals, required pre-certifications and authorizations as necessary
• Supports surgical or procedure scheduling or other similar role(s) verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma. Certificate/Course(s), 1-2 years current experience as a Medical Assistant preferred,
• Medical Assistant Certificate required, EKG and Phlebotomy skill
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Intermediate Computer skills required (Word and Excel)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients and families, Maintains confidentiality and professional work environment.
• Mandarin and/or Cantonese speaking a plus

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

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. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3032139
• Job Category Clerical
• Locations 3121-3131 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY, 11235, US