Medical Assistant - Hulen

Medical staff members are responsible for ensuring that clinical tasks and duties are performed under the direction of providers and management. This position is key in delivering high-level patient care and service. TotalCare is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care across our Freestanding Emergency Rooms, Family Practice Clinics, and Behavioral Health Center. Guided by our core value of going the second mile, we put our faith into action by loving and honoring our patients at every opportunity. Our goal is for every patient to feel truly cared for, experience compassionate treatment, and leave with an unforgettable experience. Responsibilities: Will perform various clinical and clerical duties under the direction of a provider Take vital signs and medical history of the patients, prepare them for examination or tests, draw blood or other samples, and administer medications/injections as directed by a provider Responsible for documenting and maintaining up-to-date medical records for patients in which employee has had contact with or provided service for Answering phones & scheduling appointments Entering orders as dictated from the provider; this may include entering the corresponding CPT or ICD-10 coding for insurance purposes May assist the providers in examining and treating patients Answer patients, pharmacies and outside specialists' queries about medicines and treatment per provider's orders. These queries may be in-office, phone, fax, or electronic message format Initiate and/or maintain correspondence with patients and insurance companies as well as other provider offices Proper disposal of sharp objects/Bio-hazard in designated areas Maintain a sanitary environment for patients and coworkers Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position All other duties as assigned by the department supervisor and/or other member of management May be assigned to perform routine immunization and/or medical supply inventory May be assigned to perform diagnostic testing (i.e: stress tests, PFTs, 6 minute walks, EKGs, application of allergy serum) May be assigned to obtain provider signatures pertaining to home health orders and various documents requiring signatures Sterilization of surgical instruments as well as preparing surgical kits Check and respond to emails in a timely manner Attend routine training classes and departmental meetings Provide back-up assistance to the front office in times of need Requirements: Must be able to read, write, and speak English to converse with patients Must have high-level customer service skills Basic computer skills, including email, internet and word processing programs Knowledge and ability to work standard office equipment such as multi-line phone, computer, printer, fax, copy and scanner machine Knowledge and ability to work standard medical equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr TotalCare