Medical Assistant, Adult Endocrinology PBC - MRMC

McLeod Health • Florence, SC

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant in Adult Endocrinology at MRMC assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on information collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and analysis of diagnostic results. This role involves performing direct patient care, including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions. The Medical Assistant prepares patients to be seen by the provider and collects and documents pertinent information through communication with patients and family, including vital signs, history, and chief complaint. Additionally, the Medical Assistant performs chart preparation, scans necessary documents into the patient's medical record, and conducts specialized tests such as electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, sleep studies, Holter monitors, and selected laboratory procedures as needed in the practice. The role also includes preparing and administering medications as ordered by the physician, assisting the provider with treatments and procedures, scheduling testing and referral appointments, and consulting with patients on telephone calls. The Medical Assistant is responsible for cleaning and straightening examination rooms, maintaining medical supply inventory, and developing a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties. Furthermore, the Medical Assistant promotes a climate conducive to learning and actively participates in departmental quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in assessing patient needs.
• Performs direct patient care including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions.
• Prepares patients to be seen by the provider.
• Collects and documents pertinent patient information.
• Performs chart preparation and scans necessary documents.
• Conducts specialized tests as needed.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered.
• Assists provider with treatments and procedures.
• Schedules testing and referral appointments.
• Consults with patients on telephone calls.
• Performs follow-up calls to patients.
• Cleans and straightens examination rooms according to OSHA standards.
• Maintains medical supply inventory and checks expiration dates.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of equipment needed for duties.
• Schedules and reschedules appointments.
• Encourages patients to use MyChart for communication.
• Promotes a positive image of the practice.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED