Medical Office Assistant

Summary:

• 5 days/ 7.5 hr
• M-F 9AM-5PM

Responsibilities:

• Assist in patient care responsibilities, including performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules, and organizing patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transferring, and dressing as needed.
• Collect and process specimens and conduct point of care testing.
• Assist physicians with various procedures, take vital signs, relay instructions to patients and families, and provide pertinent information via calls.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities, including sending and receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, and managing charts.
• Enter orders into the electronic medical record (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 following proper sterilization techniques.
• Maintain logging systems for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, and sterilization processes.
• Check expiration dates on medications and medical supplies and dispose of appropriately.
• Maintain a safe 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 and may schedule surgeries/procedures.
• Perform appointment scheduling, registration, 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 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:

• Relevant medical office/phlebotomy experience is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.