Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities include :

Identifies and greets patients courteously whether in person or on the telephone, and answers or refers inquires.

Verify patient information by reviewing and recording medical history and current medications; documenting reason for visit.

Prepares for patient visits by directing or accompanying patient to the exam room; providing patient gowns and drapes, assisting patients with changing (as needed); attaining needed equipment or supplies.

Assist the provider by taking vital signs including but not limited to height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, temperature and head circumference (if under 1 year of age).

Give injections, as directed and documents in patient record (medication, dose, route and site).

Draws blood and sends to lab as directed. Inputs pertinent information into lab computer (name, address, insurance information, and appropriate lab codes with matching diagnoses codes).

Performing in-house lab test (Pregnancy test, strep test, PT / INR, Glucose, HGBA1C, etc) and documents in chart.

Prepare exam rooms for patients and special procedures and assist with procedures as needed.

Wrap, sterilize, and properly store instruments and other equipment.

Clean rooms and equipment after each patient use.

Provide patient education as needed. Provide resources to patients to assist with lifestyle management.

Maintain clinical supplies and anticipate needs; verifying receipt of items ordered.

Assist providers with completion of special forms.

Assist providers with call backs to patients and other callers.

Screens patient calls for the most effective patient care.

Perform prior authorizations for medications / procedures as needed.

Filling in for absent co-workers and participates in various community events while representing organization as needed.

Maintains all certifications and licensure as required by law and policy; participates in continuing education as appropriate for job requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Work Experience Requirement :

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Prefer a graduate of a formal Medical Assisting Program, with a minimum of one year of experience. Prefer that he / she have their certification as a Medical Office Assistant. Must be neat and well-groomed and have a courteous, pleasant manner. Must be able to put patients at ease and explain provider(s) instructions. Must have knowledge of medical terminology. Must respect and maintain privacy and dignity of patients; assure confidentiality at all times.

Must be able to prioritize and organize work.

Working Conditions :

Clean, non-smoking environment.

Professional Dress / Attire. Office hours : Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 : 30 AM 4 : 30 PM, Tuesday 8 : 30 AM 6 : 30 PM. Must be prepared to multi-task and have good time management skills and flexibility in hours and assignments required.

Position requires a lot of standing and walking.

Salary : Dependent on experience.