MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Summary:

Duration: 60 day contract

8AM TO 4:15PM M-F - 45 Minute unpaid lunch

Responsibilities:

• Assist in patient care responsibilities such as performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules, and organizing patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms, assist with walking, transferring, and dressing.
• Collect and process specimens and conduct point of care testing.
• Prepare for exams and assist physicians with various procedures.
• Take vital signs, relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls, and provide pertinent information.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities including managing patient medical records and completing forms and requisitions.
• Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescription refill requests for physician review.
• Inventory, order, or restock medical supplies as needed.
• Set up examination rooms and instruments in accordance with sterilization techniques and infection control policies.
• Maintain logging systems for refrigeration of medications, sterilization processes, crash cart, and point of care testing.
• Check expiration dates on medications and medical supplies, disposing of them appropriately.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection against hazardous substances.
• Assist in maintaining medical charts, scheduling surgeries/procedures, and preparing charts and forms.
• Perform proficient phlebotomy duties as required.
• Schedule appointments, register patients, and update patient demographic and insurance information.
• Verify and update insurance information and perform pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with expertise in using EPIC and Excel.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school.
• Expertise in phlebotomy and EKG.

Preferred Skills:

• 3 years of experience working as a medical assistant.
• Relevant medical office/phlebotomy experience is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural patient populations.