MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Pay Rate: $18 per hour - $22 per hour
Shift Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Summary:

• The Medical Office Assistant offers clinical and medical office support to physicians and surgeons.
• Assists in patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in patient care responsibilities such as performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules, and organizing patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure room, assist patients with walking, transferring, dressing, and collect/process specimens and point of care testing.
• Assist physicians with various procedures, take vital signs, relay instructions to patients and/or families, answer calls, and provide pertinent information.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities including sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.
• Enter orders into the EMR system or prepare prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for review and approval.
• Inventory, order, or restock medical supplies as applicable.
• Provide setup 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, disposing appropriately per institution policy.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; comply with legal regulations.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against exposure to hazardous substances.
• Assist in maintaining medical charts and may schedule surgeries/procedures or work with Surgical Coordinator.
• May perform appointment scheduling, registration, and update patient demographic and insurance information.
• May verify and update insurance information and perform pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a medical assistant.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Preferred Skills:

• Some relevant medical office/phlebotomy experience is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural patients and staff.