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The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing support by assisting patients and their family members before, during and after their visit. Medical Assistants work alongside doctors, nurses and other clinical personnel, performing functions that help the clinic run smoothly.
Job Responsibility:
Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint
documents pain scores as appropriate and charts in electronic medical record accurately and efficiently
Report’s condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician
Assists providers with exams and minor in office procedures and acts as chaperone as needed
Performs a variety of office-based testing and treatments related to patient care under the supervision of a clinician
May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed
Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests
Responsible for communicating test results, patient instruction regarding durable medical equipment and home exercise programs to patients, where directed
Acts as a resource to clinical and non-clinical staff to provide optimal patient care
Provides clerical support with patient/client notification and documentation
Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion
Other duties to include scheduling follow up appointments with patients
Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas
Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures
Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas
Monitor’s inventory including medication and injectables
Keeps in communication with the front office to aid in patient flow
Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process
Develops and maintains an effective communication mechanism with al external and internal customers
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
At least 1 – 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures
Bilingual strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
Good computer skills and being familiar with Microsoft (Word and Excel)
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
High School Diploma or GED
Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software
Must have a Medical Assisting degree from an accredited college or university