Medical Assistant

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pAssist in the day-to-day operations of the clinic, as set forth by the physician, to ensure good patient relations and care. Supervision received: By Clinical Coordinator. Typical physical demands: Requires gross and fine motor skills to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, squat and reach. Also requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Typical working conditions: Work in a clinical office environment with frequent contact with patients. Principal duties: Assist physician with patient care. Assisting patients suffering from physical disabilities. Suggesting and demonstrating proper body postures and muscle movements in corporate settings to prevent disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Ensure day-to-day clinical operations are performed in a professional and expedient manner. Scheduling/Precerting tests Drawing up injections Marking superbills correctly for services received. Answering medically related questions from incoming patient calls, coaches, other physicians. Strong leadership ability with a significant emphasis on interpersonal skills with prospective patients and with co-workers. Schedule and answers questions regarding patient appointments. Help prepare clinic charts Actively participate in efforts to improve total office performance. Maintains patient confidentiality. Adheres to policies and procedures. Any function deemed necessary and appropriate by management. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Licenses, certifications or education requirements: Certification required Skills and abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively in a very professional and courteous manner, ability to work in stressful situations, excellent organizational skills, sharp computer skills and a professional attitude./ppTeam player: Works well as a member of a group. Detail oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well. Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest. Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity. Self-starter: Inspired to perform without outside help. Peer recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers. Growth opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility. Ability to make an impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization. Education: Associates or better. High school or better. Licenses certifications: Medical assistant./p/div