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Medical Clinical Associate

The Medical Clinical Associate, through the performance of a variety of technical and routine tasks, contributes to patient care in an ambulatory setting, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse and within the policies of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Health System.

Responsibilities

1. Assists in patient care by performing the following:

• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Collects and processes blood, urine, sputum and stool specimens.
• Reports changes in patient parameters or unusual values to the Registered Professional Nurse or physician.
• Provides assistance with procedures such as stocking exam rooms with appropriate supplies.
• Assists in the collection of screening data, i.e., personal data, chief complaints, past, present, family and social history.
• Collects specimens for selected tests that assist with diagnosis treatment: urine pregnancy tests, throat cultures, and hemocult.
• Participates with follow-up of abnormal lab data as directed by the Registered Professional Nurse or physician.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control, including the use of protective gear.
• Assists with the procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Orients patients to ambulatory clinic policies and procedures.
• Transports patients and equipment as needed
• Performs any and all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the RN/LPN within the framework of the New York State Nurse Practice Act and MSHS Policy and Procedures

2. Communicates in a clear, concise manner

• Handles all information in accordance with patient confidentiality regulations.
• Treats patients with empathy and impartiality.
• Communicates in a courteous and positive manner.
• Relates positively to patients, family and staff within the organization.
• Gives verbal reports to designated RNs and/or MDs.
• Reports all problems to Clinical Nurse Manager.

3. Maintains competence in various tasks, skills, concepts and functions.

• Attends JCAHO and mandatory inservice and educational programs within the department and hospital.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures and practices.
• Participates actively in unit based interdisciplinary meetings.
• Participates in projects and programs carried out within the department.
• Adheres to The Mount Sinai Hospital dress code.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of medical records.
• Participates in the continuous quality improvement activities of the unit.
• Assists in the operational functioning of the unit by insuring inventory needs of equipment and supplies.
• Locates resources and information for patients and family.

4. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Preferred experience in a medical office or acute care setting.
• Certificate as Medical Office Assistant/Nursing Assistant preferred.
• BCLS certification Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross

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.

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 "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Newsweek'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.