Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Peachtree Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The Medical Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical office by assisting with patient care, supporting clinicians, and managing office tasks. This role involves patient triaging, clinician assistance, and office management to provide exceptional care and maintain an efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Triaging and Information Collection:

• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests including blood pressure, weight, and temperature.
• Collect and summarize patient history for clinician review.
• Verify patient information through interviews and confirm the purpose of the visit.
• Secure and maintain patient information by completing and safeguarding medical records; perform diagnostic and procedure coding; uphold patient confidentiality.
• Collect and prepare patient samples for laboratory tests.
• Administer injections and medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law.

Clinician Assistance:

• Update and manage Accountable Care Organization (ACO)-associated quality measures.
• Assist clinicians with patient examinations as needed.
• Monitor and manage Clinician and assigned tasks, ensuring minimal outstanding patient requests.
• Send relevant tasks to clinicians via EMR task box (e.g., controlled substance prescriptions).
• Collaborate with clinicians and front office staff to ensure a smooth and timely flow of patient appointments.

Office Management:

• Notify the office manager when medical supplies are low and perform preventive maintenance to ensure medical equipment is operational.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Ensure the Medical Assistant station and examination rooms are clean and organized at the end of each day.
• Keep equipment operational by following operating instructions, troubleshooting issues, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging for repairs as needed.
• Complete additional assigned responsibilities as instructed and as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Proficient in taking vital signs, collecting patient samples, and performing basic clinical tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and diagnostic/procedure coding.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and manage multiple tasks efficiently.