MEDICAL ASSISTANT - UGH Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - FT

Job Description

Job Description

Union General Hospital Clinics

Medical Assistant Job Description

JOB TITLE : MEDICAL ASSISTANT

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : Responsible for assisting providers with evaluation, examination and treatment of patients and all follow up duties related to patient care.

REPORTS TO : Office Manager and Practice Manager

RESPONSIBILITES

Duties include but are not limited to :

Daily :

• Reviews schedule of upcoming appointments to ensure charts are prepped and include necessary documents such as required labs, x-rays, medication list, consults, etc.
• Calls and assists patients from waiting area to back office for triage which includes but not limited to : weight, height, blood pressure, vision, hearing, pulse ox, EKG, labs, UA, question intake, medication review, etc.
• Reports any STAT findings to provider
• Answers phone calls, emails, voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner. Documents all telephone conversations with patients and family members
• Schedules referrals and outpatient testing and contacts the patient with the information pertaining to said appointment.
• Manages medication refill requests as per clinical guidelines
• Assists with any procedures the provider needs.
• Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms after every patient.
• Draws labs and performs point of service testing on patients as per provider orders. Follow-up on all tests performed providing results timely to ordering provider.
• Administer injections as per provider orders documenting administration as per clinical guidelines
• Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information.
• Performs emergency life-saving procedures if necessary

Monthly :

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant with in family practice or specialty, preferred. CPR certification required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant must be able to :

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

PHYSICAL / MENTAL / ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; spends 95% or more of time inside. Lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

UGH is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Union General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military, or veteran status, gender, color or national origin in its employment practices.

I have read and acknowledge the above as the job description for my role as a Medical Assistant at Union General Hospital Clinics. I understand that if I fail to perform the responsibilities and expectations outlined in this job description that my employment at UGH may be eligible for termination.

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