Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the physician(s) and the practice manager, Jennifer D. Hodges performs delegated clinical tasks of the physicians' practice to promote efficient patient flow and assist the physicians or clinicians with patient care duties. Supports and adheres to the organizational code of ethics and business standards.

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, or treatment rooms.
• Obtains and records patient data before each physician visit, including but not limited to vital signs, chief complaint, medication lists, patient history, allergies, etc.
• As the physician requires, obtain all necessary patient records before the examination, treatment, or procedure.
• Prepares and stocks exam and treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Maintains all exam and treatment rooms in accordance with disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patient calls as requested and perform key administrative duties, such as scanning, faxing orders, filing consents, etc.
• Alerts the physician of abnormal vitals or relevant clinical information obtained from the patient.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures as requested or delegated. Depending on practice-specific delegation protocols and state regulations, may perform independently or under supervision key procedures, such as B12 injections, vaccinations, ear lavages, blood pressure check, etc.
• Performs or assists with in office procedures.
• Assists with patient education, provides patient instruction, and helps obtain informed consent.
• Maintains medication and supplies inventory. Reconciles inventory logs with billing in conjunction with the practice manager.
• Assists with scheduling out-of-office procedures as needed.
• Assists with patient referral coordination. Obtains required prior authorization or insurance authorization or referrals for procedures, exams, medications, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Manages patient records and information systems, guaranteeing medical records are stored properly.
• Update and link specialists and facilities with patient demographics.
• Reconcile all outstanding lab results daily.
• Accurate order entry with respect to diagnosis code.
• Follow up on outstanding orders in order tracking and document findings in patient record.
• PMP reports to be pulled for upcoming appointments.