Primary Job Duties:- Greet patients in waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.- Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information on chart.- Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.- Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.- Assist physician with any procedures.- Perform dosage calculations for administering medications.- Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.- Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.- Monitor disposable inventory and place orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.- Perform quality checks on medical equipment.- Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.Job qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of accredited program for Medical Assisting.- Three or more years medical assisting experience.- One-Two year in OB/GYN experience- Ability to read accurately and write medical terminology.- CPR certification.- Completion of accredited medical assisting program.- Basic computer skills including familiarity with electronic medical records.- Types 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy.- Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.Please Note: Bilingual (English and Spanish) Preferred languages.Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
- Self motivated and self directed, taking action
- Understand the role of teamwork in providing a quality service
- Understand the accuracy when dealing with patient records
- Possess a general clerical aptitude and basic knowledge of recordkeeping
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of peopleprofessionally and cheerfully, even under pressure
- Provide strong problem solving abilities
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion as a rule
- Able to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions andadhere to prescribed departmental routines
- Bi-Lingual a plus, but not a requirement
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person