Medical Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical staff in providing care to their patients by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred; must be able to read, write and speak English. 1-2 years of related experience in a medical setting preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. Strong people skills. Excellent communication skills, including verbal with proper grammar. Data entry skills. Attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively. Must be able to comply with OSHA and HIPAA rules and regulations. Demonstrates skill in the use of personal computers, various programs, and applications required to competently execute job duties. Internet, document with Electronic Health Records and/or authorization system with minimal typing/spelling errors, send e-faxes and email.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Medical Assistant Certification preferred CPR Certification preferred

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

Basic computer skills to be able to recognize and understand our EMR System. Excellent communication and Customer Service skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Able to respect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times and comply with HIPAA Regulations. Must be dependable and conduct him/herself in a professional manner. Demonstrates skill in the use of personal computers, various programs, and applications required to competently execute job duties. Must be able to follow all safety and universal precautions. Able to demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Must be able to follow policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares the patient’s charts prior to the office visit to ensure that all studies, procedures reports, labs, diagnostic imaging, etc. have been received and uploaded to the patient’s chart. Greets and escorts patients to the exam room. Interviews patients, measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and documents all the information in the patient’s chart including current medications and medical history. Recognizes abnormal vital signs and reports these immediately to the physician. Follow up with Specialty Pharmacy regarding any pending prescriptions authorizations. Responsible for patient flow. Communicates with the care coordinator regarding any special check-out orders or instructions provided by the physician. Assist patients with inquiries or concerns and ensure patients’ expectations are met. Follows up on patient callbacks before the end of the day. Completes tasks or actions assigned to him/her in a timely manner. Reports malfunction of medical equipment and safety issues to their supervisor. Responsible for informing their supervisor of any clinical supply needs. Complies with Infection Control and OSHA Regulations (biomedical waste, handling, and disposal) for the practice as per regulations. Complies with HIPAA laws. Disinfects and cleans patient exam rooms and keeps work area clean at all times. Stores drug samples and removes any expired medications. Ability to answer phones, and schedule/reschedule appointments as needed. Assist patients and physicians in connecting remotely in order to facilitate Telehealth visits. Conducts all activities in a professional, polite, and courteous manner and abides by company policies and procedures. Perform any other duties as assigned by management. We offer a competitive salary, Employee Health Insurance is covered at 100%. We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, and 401k Benefits.