Medical Assistant

Description:

• Coordinates patient care and flow
• Escorts patient to exam room, obtains brief history and vital signs and enters data into electronic health record system (EHR). Updates records in EHR for clinician’s review
• Assists clinicians with procedures including preparing patients for exam, as appropriate.
• Performs requested patient specific tasks for clinicians after the patient has been seen.
• Completes all appropriate consent forms, and provides patient education and referral materials as appropriate, to all patients during clinic sessions.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms before clinic, after each patient and at the end of each clinic session.
• When performing front desk duties, answers incoming calls and assists with appointment scheduling.
• Assists with reviewing the next week’s schedule to ensure necessary supplies are in stock for procedures.
• Ensures that e-prescribing tasks and all assigned tasks in EHR are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reviews EHR tasks at end of visit, assisting clinicians with any pending tasks in EHR.
• Maintains EHR records accurately following policies and procedures.
• Assists in laboratory as necessary.
• Completes tasks in case management system on a daily basis.
• Enrolls patients in Patient Assistance Program.

Skills:

Medical, Assistant, medical assistant, license, MA, Vitals, Customer Service, Healthcare Support, Patient Calls

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

6 months of Medical Assisting experience

Medical Assisting diploma required

CPR certification

high school or GED

Experience Level:

Entry Level