Medical Office Assistant II - Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

Medical assistant to perform clerical duties in a medical office including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling patients and / or verifying insurance information. Clinically assist with triaging patient records, assist with patient medication authorizations / appeals. Where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and / or FPI standard operating procedure and process; and other duties assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
• Follows established guidelines to obtain necessary testing based on the chief complaint prior to the exam. Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider.
• Performs routine office testing, including but not limited to; phlebotomy, sweat and hydration tests, urinalysis, vision testing, hearing screening, pulmonary function testing, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
• Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
• Obtains necessary blood and urine specimens.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE