Full Time Medical Assistant for Family Practice

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time Medical Assistant for Family Practice

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Will perform various clinical and clerical duties under the direction of a provider
• Take vital signs and medical history of the patients, prepare them for examination or tests, draw blood or other samples, and administer medications/injections as directed by a provider
• Responsible for documenting and maintaining up-to-date medical records for patients in which employee has had contact with or provided service for
• Answering phones & scheduling appointments
• Entering orders as dictated from the provider; this may include entering the corresponding CPT or ICD-10 coding for insurance purposes
• May assist the providers in examining and treating patients
• Answer patients, pharmacies and outside specialists’ queries about medicines and treatment per provider’s orders. These queries may be in-office, phone, fax, or electronic message format.
• Initiate and/or maintain correspondence with patients and insurance companies as well as other provider offices.
• Proper disposal of sharp objects/Bio-hazard in designated areas
• Maintain a sanitary environment for patients and coworkers
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position
• All other duties as assigned by the department supervisor and/or other member of management.

Marginal / Non-essential Duties:

• May be assigned to perform routine immunization and/or medical supply inventory
• May be assigned to perform diagnostic testing (i.e: 6 minute walks, EKG’s, application of allergy injections)
• May be assigned to obtain provider signatures pertaining to home health orders and various documents requiring signatures
• Sterilization of surgical instruments as well as preparing surgical kits
• Check and respond to emails in a timely manner
• Attend routine training classes and meetings

Provide back-up assistance to the front office in times of need.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Must have a current Medical Assistant license

Company Description

Must have a current Medical Assistant license