Hospital medical assistant Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Office Assistant to join our upscale plastic surgery center! This position is 4 1 / 2 days a week working in both our Huntersville and South Park locations.

A bit about the position : Helps patients by providing clinical and business office assistance in a health care setting.

What can you expect in the role :

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and / or accompanying them to the examining room, providing examination gowns and drapes, helping them to position themselves for the examination and / or treatment, arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, reviewing and / or recording medical history, taking vital signs, confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.

What we are looking for in a candidate :