**Job Description**

The Medical Assistant is an individual who functions in a support role to Clinical Nurse Manager by providing direct patient care and related activities as assigned. As a medical assistant one must be able to multi-task while at the same time focus on details of the proper identification of patients to ensure their safety, label all specimens correctly in accordance with the hospital policy and procedures established by the laboratory. Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of the institution.

**Qualifications**

+ High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
+ BCLS 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