Medical Assistant I - Contract

Job Description: Job Title: Medical Assistant
pay-$20-$22
Shift Hours: 8am - 5pm, 9:00A - 6:00P 11:00A - 8:00P
Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks: -
Assures that the delivery of patient care is consistent with the philosophy of Beth Israel Medical Group
- Performs EKGs as ordered by the physician - Performs lab testing as ordered by the physician
- Performs PFT as ordered by the physician - Performs audiometry as ordered by the physician
- Admits patient to the exam room and takes vital signs, medical history, medication history and allergy history. Height and weight as indicated - Performs quality controls
- Adheres to laboratory procedures as required by CLIA regulations
- Ensures that the patient referrals are completed and forwarded appropriately
- Documents appropriately any treatment - Documents any telephone contact with the patient
- Documents in the lab accession log and outside medical testing log as per established procedure
- Documents completed daily checks, i.e.: oxygen, emergency box, etc. as assigned
- Adheres to universal precautions and OSHA Regulations
- Maintains examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion
- Stocks examination room with supplies
- Checks supplies from vendors against packing slips as assigned
- Puts supplies away as assigned - Maintains professionalism at all times
- Ensures that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously
- Registers and transacts patients promptly and accurately using current computer system
- Updates pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility Ensures that all patients’ names appear on daily ledger sheets
- Schedules patient appointments - Retrieves and files medical reports/lab results - Maintains the patient waiting room and front desk area - Processes HMO referrals as requested by Physician, Practice Management, and patients -Communicates to Physician all patient emergencies - Answers telephones with name and Beth Israel Medical Group office location - Takes messages to ensure follow-up on all calls - Files and maintains file units - Balances ledger sheets and accounts for all monies received - Has accountability for all aspects of the cash box and the contents within. Notifies Office Administrator or Reimbursement/Front Office Coordinator when change is needed Communication/Relationships - Demonstrates a professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, staff, families and significant others. - Displays courtesy, tact and patience with all members of the hospital staff and extended community - Ensures that all patients and visitors receive personalized prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect - Provides instructions to the patient upon discharge as per instructed by the physicians and signs the superbill as per discharge procedure - Notifies patients of test results via telephone following review and instruction by the physician. Documents sam

Skills:
able to adapt to a growing and changing environment EXPERIENCES AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED or DESIRED Certification as a Medical Assistant or two (2) years relevant work experience preferred. Excellent phone manners, flexibility, knowledge of computer data entry and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to handle diversified responsibility in fast-paced environment.

Education:
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
High School Diploma/GED.BLS certification.Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school or two years of experience working as a medical assistant