Medical Assistant Certified

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

A Medical Assistant (MA) under the direct supervision of a physician or Advance Care Practitioner. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities, policies and procedures. The duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis by Medical Assistance. Any other duties as needed to drive to the vision fulfill the mission and abide by the values of the organization.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant
One year of Medical Training Preferred but not required
Medical Assistant Certification
American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire or within 90 days of start in position
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Rooming patients and preparing them for examination
Taking patients vital signs which include blood pressure, height, weight and documenting in EMR
Updating patient medical record including medications, allergies, past medical & surgical history
Prepping procedure room for minor procedure and assisting with those procedures as needed
Preparing exam rooms for provider dependent on appointment type
Cleaning exam room and beds after each appointment and restocking medical supplies daily
Assisting physician and Acute Care Providers with patient examinations
Drawing blood, performing EKG, SWAB test and any additional clinical test within clinic
Managing Physician orders by submitting to appropriate departments such as imagining, labs, scheduling surgeries, or referral to specialist
Confirming all orders are completed and that results have been returned
Obtaining Prior Authorizations as needed
Checking in patients, registering patients, verifying insurance, scanning documents in patient charts, answering phones, returning phone calls, and scheduling appointments