Medical Assistant Office Greenwood

This is a full-time position at our main office in Greenwood, IN. Schedule will be either 7 : 30am to 4 : 30pm or 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm.

DUTIES PERFORMED :

• Frequently performs nursing and administrative duties related to patient care management.
• Frequently prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient vital signs, reviews medications and allergies with the patient and enters all health questionnaire information in the electronic medical record.
• Frequently prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Frequently gives injections.
• Occasionally applies splints and dressings as ordered.
• Occasionally prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Occasionally assists medical providers in preparing for surgical procedures, Pap Smears, and physicals.
• Constantly verifies all patients by date of birth (DOB) and full name.
• Frequently performs procedures and accompanying paperwork for EKG's, BP monitoring, staple and suture removal, and Pap Smears when applicable.
• Frequently promotes office discharge process as follows : Schedules requested testing, outside physician appointments, writes or enters required lab orders and prescriptions then provides all information to patient with instructions or faxes orders and / or prescriptions to the appropriate facility or pharmacy.
• Frequently triages telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse practitioner.
• Responsible for restocking examination rooms weekly or more often as needed.
• Responsible for obtaining lab and lab testing results for medical providers and referring physicians.
• Constantly enters and updates patient information on the electronic medical record. Obtain referral numbers as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities, including CPR training, and maintains professional affiliations.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as required.
• Constantly maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Constantly maintains a clean work environment and in patient care areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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