Medical AssistantMedical Assistant
General Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Medical Assistant is to assist the physician with direct patient care and administrative tasks that provide a steady daily workflow for the physician and office. This position requires the Medical Assistant to follow directions as well as to exercise independent judgment that contributes to a quality, caring and efficient work environment.
Additional responsibilities as assigned in assisting the physicians in appropriately registering patients, collecting co-pays, assisting with directions for any needed follow-up appointments with specialists, and maintain supply inventory, and performing a variety of general office duties and tasks.
Essential Job Functions*:
- Review and prepare patient chart for completeness of clinical information for the appointment ensuring appropriate diagnostic study/lab results for the exam are in the chart.
- Prepare exam rooms as appropriate for each patient visit, and clean exam rooms between each patient encounter.
- Accompany patient to exam room, obtain vital signs, and review and enter patient information, including medical history and medications list, into the EMR.
- Assist the physician with minor office procedures and examinations.
- At the completion of the visit, label and prepare laboratory specimens for transport, and complete referral letters to appropriate physicians.
- During the course of the day, screen add-on patients, return patient phone calls to regarding care and instructions, maintain medical supplies in exam rooms and supply closets, screen and process incoming calls for prescription renewal, verifying that all information is complete and accurate prior to tasking to physician for review.
- Administer immunizations and/or medications as directed by the physician or advanced practitioner and document in the EMR.
- Perform CLIA waived in office testing and document results in the EMR
- Perform ECGs as directed by practitioner.
- Fill vacancies at other Speare physician offices (both clinical and clerical) as requested. May be asked to float to another department that is short staffed.
- Perform Clerical Duties as needed to include answering of phone, booking of registration, scanning, filing and abstracting and other clerical duties as assigned
- Contribute to staff meeting discussions, and actively participate in problem-solving, identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
- Comply with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.
- Demonstrate hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.
- Meet department customer service standards and strive to enhance the level of customer service provided.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate with medical experience preferred. Minimum 5 years experience in a medical office preferred. CMA license or willingness to obtain a license through an accredited organization within 6 months of date of hire.
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