Medical Assistant

Summary:

• Work Mode: General Office Environment

Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and/or EKGs, check schedules, and organize patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transferring, and dressing.
• Collect and process specimens and point of care testing; prepare for exams.
• Assist physicians with various procedures and take vital signs.
• Relay instructions to patients and families; answer calls and provide pertinent information.
• Send and receive patient medical records; obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately using EMR systems or manually.
• Enter orders into the EMR system or prepare prescription refill requests for physician review.
• Inventory, order, or re-stock medical supplies as needed.
• Set up examination rooms and instruments in accordance with sterilization techniques.
• Maintain logging systems for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, and sterilization processes.
• 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 exposure to hazardous substances.
• Assist in the maintenance of medical charts, including filing and organizing test results and forms.
• Schedule surgeries/procedures and verify times with patients; prepare charts and consent forms.
• Perform proficient phlebotomy duties as required.
• Schedule and register patient appointments; update patient demographic and insurance information.
• Maintain, adjust, and confirm patient office schedules.
• Verify and update insurance information using internal or web sources.
• Perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred, but not required.
• Ability to adapt to a growing and changing environment.