Medical Assistant

General Summary of Duties

Assist 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.

Team 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

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