Medical Assistant II

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow during clinic hours. Documents review of systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height; updates past and current medical, social and family history; reviews medications and updates medication list at each visit.
• Correctly records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• May assist in training of new employees.
• Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing to ensure all diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records necessary for patient care are in the patient's chart.
• Accesses and navigates websites or calls outside facilities to obtain necessary information.
• May act as Super User for Electronic Medical Record.
• Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications, including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company as needed.
• Maintains recording of patient samples and other medications and disposes of expired medications.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms.
• Orders medical supplies as needed.
• Completes patient assistance paperwork/requests as needed.
• Obtains pertinent medical information from patients to facilitate medical decision making per specific office protocol procedures.
• Returns calls as needed. Responds to MyChart as needed.
• Works in-baskets, daily work flow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice Management system. May coordinate/oversee work queues in office.
• Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, checks-in and out patients, and completes pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries as needed.
• Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed and other clinical duties such as administering vaccinations, phlebotomy, and cast removal as assigned.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements of the medical assistant role.
• Demonstrates comprehension and support of quality measures and patient experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR, and scheduling systems).
• Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate working respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps in person or by telephone.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Two (2) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant or other relevant experience.
• Practice in different care settings (e.g., Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.).
• Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stitches removal, splinting, etc.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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