Medical Assistant

Pay Rate: $18 per hour - $22 per hour

Summary:

• Shift Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri 8 AM - 4 PM; Thurs 12 PM - 8 PM

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill patient care responsibilities, including performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, organizing patient flow, accompanying patients, and assisting with walking, transferring, and dressing.
• Assist physicians with procedures, take vital signs, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with pertinent information.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities, including managing patient medical records, obtaining lab and x-ray reports, and completing forms and requisitions.
• Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system and prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.
• Inventory, order, or restock medical supplies as needed.
• Prepare examination rooms and instruments according to sterilization techniques and infection control policies.
• 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 and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection against exposure to hazardous substances.
• Assist in maintaining medical charts and scheduling surgeries or procedures as necessary.
• Perform proficient phlebotomy duties as required.
• Schedule appointments, register patients, and update demographic and insurance information.
• Verify and update insurance information and perform pre-certification for procedures as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an approved school.
• BLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred.
• Adaptability to a growing and changing environment.