Job Description
Job Description
Overview :
This role is generally responsible for providing administrative and clinical support in a vascular medical office. The Medical Assistant will collaborate with clinical leadership in the performance of the clinical and patient care aspects of his / her duties and will always act within scope of practice under the authority of attending surgeon and nursing staff. This is a per diem position with hours scheduled on an as-needed basis. At present, coverage is needed every Monday, with the possibility of additional shifts in the future.
This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to clinical leadership for clinical matters.
Responsibilities :
- Assist as needed with patient care, including :
Provide compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits
Set-up room for patient procedures and ensure sterile environmentFollow accreditation guidelines and document as neededRecords patients' vital signs and maintains provider's notesEnsure patient medical records are comprehensive and completeAssist provider during office visits and proceduresAssists as needed with daily operations of the clinic and office-based lab, includingAssisting with scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments
Maintaining patient medical information, including medical history and health insuranceMaintains orders and stocks suppliesManaging office telephone, including answering calls and provide 24-hour call backs to patients as neededCleaning and sterilization of equipmentProper disposal of medical waste in accordance with facility guidelinesPrepare exam rooms and assist physicians and other clinical staff as neededProvide coverage until practice is closed for the day or last patient has left if after closing hoursMaintains HIPAA guidelinesMaintain compliance databasesComplete ad hoc projects as requestedRequirements :
Completion of Medical Assistant Program and certification as a Medical AssistantBLS certificationProficiency in administrative tasks1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgicalWilling to be available for local and / or regional assignments as neededBasic understanding of clinical tasksExcellent interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail#Plymouth