Clinic Assistant OBGYN
About The Position
Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, chart preparation, and communicating with patients by phone. Clinical duties include but are not limited to: preparing patients for examination, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, obtaining an electrocardiogram, collecting specimens, performing point of care testing, and giving injections. Essential Functions · Prepares patient record ensuring all records are in the electronic chart for the physician to review. This could require navigating multiple electronic systems or obtaining records from other health care facilities following the appropriate Release of Information Protocols. · Interviews patients to obtain past medical/surgical/social/family history, reconciles medications and documents appropriately in the electronic medical record. · Obtains vital signs including height, weight, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, pulse oximetry and blood pressure. · Assists MD in the education of the patients and their families about health status, health prevention, maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. · Answers phone calls and documents follow up in the medical record. Assists front office staff with patient scheduling as needed. · Coordinates care across the health care continuum including follow-up appointments, referrals, and scheduling of procedures. · Communicates efficiently and effectively with RNs and providers to ensure safe and thorough patient care. · Carries out testing and specimen collection as ordered by the attending provider.
Requirements
- Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
- Minimum Work Experience Required: Prior Clinic or medical experience.
- Computer experience necessary.
- Required Licenses: BLS required at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certifications or Certified Nurse Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient record ensuring all records are in the electronic chart for the physician to review.
- Interviews patients to obtain past medical/surgical/social/family history, reconciles medications and documents appropriately in the electronic medical record.
- Obtains vital signs including height, weight, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, pulse oximetry and blood pressure.
- Assists MD in the education of the patients and their families about health status, health prevention, maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Answers phone calls and documents follow up in the medical record.
- Assists front office staff with patient scheduling as needed.
- Coordinates care across the health care continuum including follow-up appointments, referrals, and scheduling of procedures.
- Communicates efficiently and effectively with RNs and providers to ensure safe and thorough patient care.
- Carries out testing and specimen collection as ordered by the attending provider.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
