Medical Assistant

Job description

As a Medical Assistant/float, you will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The goal is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and promptly. This is an important position that entails filling in for other medical assistants when they are out, maintaining the clinical flow, helping out where and when needed, training, and helping to preserve the positive energy and teamwork mentality.

Responsibilities

• Recording/documenting and reviewing patient information related to the visit, along with other related information such as allergies, medications and social/family history
• Room patients
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Triage patients
• Update and file medical records
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Wound care to include suture and staple removals
• Vital signs
• Drawing up medication
• Insurance authorizations
• Casting and splinting
• other duties asked of them

Skills

• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management and efficiency skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Socially adaptable with excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software (EHR)
• Certification in medical assistance
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with matching
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement