Medical Assistant

Summary:

• 4 days per week: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 1 day per week: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Location: General Office Environment

Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and/or EKGs, check schedules, and organize patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure room, assist with walking, transferring, and dressing.
• Collect and process specimens and point of care testing.
• Assist physicians with various procedures, take vital signs, and relay instructions to patients and families.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information.
• Send and receive patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, and manage charts.
• Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescription refill requests.
• Inventory, order, or re-stock medical supplies as applicable.
• Provide set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques.
• Maintain logging system for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, etc.
• Check expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies and dispose appropriately.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements.
• Assist in the maintenance of medical charts.
• Schedule surgeries/procedures or work with Surgical Coordinator as necessary.
• Perform proficient phlebotomy duties as required.
• Perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients.
• Maintain, adjust, and confirm patient office schedule.
• Verify and update insurance information.
• Perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Computer Skills: Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.
• Must be able to adapt to a growing and changing environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred, but not required.