Medical Assistant Gastroenterology Office

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JOB SUMMARY

Documents the clinical encounter, as presented by the physician. Assist in preparation for patient care, Care coordination, clinical documentation, clinical support functions.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May Prepare patients for physician/provider examination and administers injections and immunizations. Performs laboratory testing, EKG's and other medical office testing and procedures. Schedules appointments, testing procedures and works both front office and clinical areas as assigned. Ability to apply medical knowledge and critical thinking skills assisting physician for proficient and comprehensive documentation.

• Arrange for diagnostic testing, specialist appointments and hospital admission.
• May perform required phlebotomy, administer injections, immunizations and other special procedures, venipuncture, cleansing wounds/lesions sites. Measure and record at least three vital signs per patient visit.
• May Perform telephone triage asking details of illness, answering questions, ensuring information is available, and reviewing phone calls with the nurse practitioner or physician as appropriate.
• Maintain waiting room, examination rooms, offices and order supplies as required.
• Contribute to team building through the support of management decisions and participating in performance improvement activities. Train other Medical Assistants.
• Notify management of changes in workload.
• Complete all educational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of qualified Medical Assistant course

Experience Requirements

• Preferred: One (1) or more years of Medical Office experience, previous patient care experience in the specialty applied for.

Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Safety through American Heart Association
• RMA, CMA or CCMA within 6 months of hire into the position