Business Associate B-MSH-KCC 4/5S Tele-PT-Days-EOW

Position Overview

Business Associate B MSH KCC 4/5S Tele PT Days EOW. As an integral part of the team, the Business Associate is responsible for the business aspects of a patient's stay, as well as patient-focused care within the Clinical Specialty Services. These include maintaining census information and the integrity of the patient’s medical record, scheduling appropriate tests and medical procedures, receiving and maintaining office inventory, and performing other duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains census; demographic and charge information including assigning beds to incoming patients, updating the system, and compiling information for charge capture and patient processing (Cerner/Epic/Bed board) as well as supporting patient registration and order entry systems.
• May assist in the admission/discharge/transfer process.
• Schedules appropriate tests, medical procedures, and follow-up appointments.
• Assists in medical record management by maintaining paper and electronic forms through Patient Works; discharging charts in appropriate order, compiling deficiency information, and working with the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team to complete charts.
• Assumes responsibility for the chart completion process in accordance with Medical Records/Health Information Management (HIM) standards.
• Monitors patient throughput using Agiletrac and communicates progress to CNM/Nursing staff.
• Assists patients with guest services such as television and telephone services, securing valuables, and handling patient mail and deliveries.
• Greets visitors, answers telephones promptly and courteously, and provides appropriate information and referrals.
• Promotes a customer service environment on the unit.
• Initiates calls and pages to members of the Health Care Team as needed.
• Receives and maintains inventory of required supplies for the patient care area.
• Utilizes the Door Tag Program to correctly identify all patients and room numbers within the unit.
• Answers the Patient Call System and refers calls to the appropriate staff.
• Reports and follows up on any patient belongings/property in accordance with institutional policy.
• Reviews death certificates for completion and generates required reports.
• Participates in the diet/menu selection process for patients.
• Completes the patient discharge process in a timely manner to engage all systems related to bed turnover (Housekeeping; Transport; Infection Control; etc.).
• Participates in environmental management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma (graduate or equivalent) is required for preparing reports and keeping records.
• Six months of healthcare-related experience is preferred to become familiar with institutional policies and procedures.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges in compliance with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $25.668 - $27.5804 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on factors including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

About the Mount Sinai Health System

Strength through Unity and Inclusion – The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. 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. Our leaders are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow, driving collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning.

About the Mount Sinai Health System: One of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, Mount Sinai employs over 48,000 professionals across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, 300+ labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. We are recognized for our excellence in multiple specialties including Geriatrics, Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more.

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