Medical Assistant-Clinical/Office

Job Description The Medical Assistant assists the physician in providing excellent patient care within the office environment. Obtains and records accurate patient medical history information, measures and records vital signs, obtains and records medication and allergy details on each patient, and assists the physician in keeping patient wait times to a minimum by being organized and prepared. Assists in the preparation of patient charts and obtaining relevant test results. Offers friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to all patients and their families. Must be able to multitask in a busy work environment and identify and prioritize tasks. Essential Duties Take patients to exam rooms, gathering all necessary information for providers (i.e. height, weight, vitals, verifying allergies/meds, entering information into EMR when applicable, verifying previous information in EMR) Assist providers with physical exams, sigmoidoscopies, and bandings as needed Administer Breath Tests Call patients with normal test results at provider’s request Answer/return calls to patients with questions or concerns when necessary Receive and distribute all EMR documents and emails Order and pre-authorize special injectable and oral medication HepatitisC patient follow up with lab orders and results when LPN unavailable Order and monitor sample medications File and track lab and radiology orders to make sure that patients follow through with their care as directed by the providers Track procedure and pathology reports and forward to providers Enter recalls in EMR Keep exam rooms clean, neat and always stocked Collect Biohazard Red Bags each month for pick up Take inventory as needed to accurately order supplies Schedule procedures, office visits, labs, radiology, and consultations, when necessary Log off, shut down and place laptop computers in locked exam room cabinet each evening Displays ability to access, interpret and document relevant patient history Displays proficiency in using office hardware & software, including ECW, Misys & Chart Capture systems Appropriately & accurately sort and place procedure reports in patient charts Identifies, provides, and records relevant hospital, patient history documentation Accesses patient laboratory results, using online or telephone procedures, as required Other duties as assigned Work Environment This job operates in a professional medical office environment, utilizing standard office equipment. Physical Demands The physical demands include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time position, with an 8‑hour shift Monday through Friday. No weekends are required. Travel Will be required to travel between locations as necessary. Work Authorization / Security Clearance Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. Requirements High School Graduate Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant experience Demonstrates clinical expertise in gastroenterology nursing Current BLS certification Participation in ongoing continuing education Ability to deal compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients and their families Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination Extensive periods of standing or walking Bending, lifting, and carrying Normal color perception and corrected visual acuity and hearing to normal range Involvement with management, providers, staff, and patients and their families Preferred At least one (1) year previous office experience preferred Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant Certification (May be required depending on the location) #J-18808-Ljbffr