Medical Assistant - Medical Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

• Sense of compassion and ability to provide gentle care to all patients
• Excellent verbal communication skills and phone etiquette
• Receive incoming phone calls and schedule appointments; confer with physician and contact patients with instructions when indicated
• Register new/existing patients by verifying their insurance, adding their demographic information in our EHR system and scan in documents
• Prepare patient for exam by taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), height, weight and recording history of condition as reported by the individual
• Assist physician during exams and administer medication under doctor’s direction
• Report to attending physician and perform all tasks according to law and compassionate-care standards
• Sterilize equipment and follow legal and proper protocol for disposal of medical instruments and waste to ensure a healthy environment for patients and employees
• Prepare medical records prior to appointments and ensure all pertinent information, such as lab results and reports, are in the file prior to the physician’s visit
• Stock exam rooms and maintain all records for storage and equipment, such as refrigeration logs, medication supply inventory, oxygen availability
• Check and maintain equipment as scheduled and when breakdowns occur
• Maintain patient confidence by ensuring all privacy paperwork is up-to-date and keeping all details of patient identity and medical history confidential
• Seek continuing education as certification requires and stay updated on new techniques and practices, especially when instructed in different methods by administrative staff
• Communicate with pharmacies, patients and physicians regarding prescription information and refills
• Referral coordination with hospitals and specialists
• Assist parents with applying for benefits with DCF: We are an ACCESS site.
• Understanding of injection and phlebotomy procedures
• Organization skills and ability to work within a timed schedule to ensure patient flow
• Understanding of medical and anatomical terminology

Rozalyn Paschal is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to meet the diverse needs of our community. Through the allocation of appropriate services, we are committed to improving the community’s health status by providing a full spectrum of services. This will be achieved by:

Providing a caring team of professionals committed to patient/customer satisfaction and continual performance improvement
Assuring technologically sophisticated medical care
Promoting community health education and disease prevention
Working cooperatively with other healthcare providers
Operating in an economically prudent manner while assuring full access to all members of the community

Company Description

Rozalyn Paschal is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to meet the diverse needs of our community. Through the allocation of appropriate services, we are committed to improving the community’s health status by providing a full spectrum of services. This will be achieved by: \r\n\r\nProviding a caring team of professionals committed to patient/customer satisfaction and continual performance improvement\r\nAssuring technologically sophisticated medical care\r\nPromoting community health education and disease prevention\r\nWorking cooperatively with other healthcare providers\r\nOperating in an economically prudent manner while assuring full access to all members of the community