Certified Medical Assistant- Primary Care

Richmond Heart and Vascular Associates•Midlothian, VA

About The Position

This position performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that results in safe, courteous and competent patient care. The Medical Assistant must work collaboratively with other internal and external departments, in support of direct patient services, exhibiting flexibility and a “can-do” attitude, and fostering an environment which promotes patient comfort and trust. The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the practice and provide care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification
Good interpersonal skills
Experience and/or training in medical terminology, medical coding
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience desired with EKG, blood pressure, etc.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms
Take patient vitals
Assist physicians with patient exams, as needed
Perform all tests and as ordered
File/retrieve procedure and diagnostic reports
Maintain all necessary documentation for patient encounters within the electronic medical record
Escort patients to Check-Out Representative for bill payment and scheduling
Ensure efficient use of physician's time through effective patient flow and preliminary work-ups
Act as Patient Flow Coordinator to and from exam and waiting areas
Maintain supply inventory in exam rooms
Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms
Answer phone calls incoming to the clinic by patients and send each provider/MA/Nurse messages via EMR about patients’ needs or concerns.
Return calls to patients with the answer to concerns/questions/requests per direction for provider.
Other duties as assigned