Certified Medical Assistant

Sheboygan Pediatric Associates S.C • Sheboygan, WI

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant at Sheboygan Pediatric Associates plays a crucial role in supporting physicians by performing both administrative and clinical duties. This position involves direct patient interaction, ensuring a smooth workflow in the clinic, and maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records.
• Handle billing and coding information for insurance purposes.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories of patients.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist physicians during procedures.
• Draw blood and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Change dressings on wounds and clean/sterilize instruments.
• Collect and log laboratory specimens, preparing them for testing.
• Contact medical facilities to schedule patients for tests or admissions.
• Greet and log in patients upon arrival at the clinic.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, and physician instructions to patients.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients by handing them instruments or materials.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
• Perform general office duties such as answering phones and completing insurance forms.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and keep them clean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed