Medical Assistant II

Eastern Virginia Medical School•Norfolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for front and back-office procedures. Also assists Physicians and Nurses with medical examination and urodynamic testing of patients. Responsible for performing Urodynamic Testing. Your certification must be uploaded to your profile for consideration.

Requirements

Certification as a Medical Assistant such an RMA or CMA is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in women's health is preferred.
Experience in a large multidisciplinary practice preferred.

Responsibilities

Train and orient new medical assistants.
Assist physicians, providers and nurses as the medical assistant in the daily care of our patients.
Takes vital signs such as height, weight, temperature and blood pressure. May draw blood and give injections under the immediate supervision of a Physician, PA or NP.
Complete lab requisitions.
Chaperone and assist during minor surgeries, office procedures and diagnostic procedures.
Perform Urodynamic Testing.
Maintain clean, well-equipped exam rooms, clean and sterilize instruments.
Stock examination rooms and triage areas with medical supplies.
QA review of patient charts obtaining all pertinent documentation for new and established Urogynecology patients.
Access all applicable EMR systems in which OVMS OBGYN interacts with.
Obtain and write referrals when appropriately trained and directed and schedule outside appointments with specialists.
Obtain prior authorizations for medications when required.
Ensure that appropriate data (ie labs, medical records) are available prior to the patient’s appointment.
Obtain labs and clinical notes from the referring provider’s office.
Obtain all inpatient records and labs prior to the patient’s scheduled appointment.
Document all information in EPIC and check EPIC tasks daily.
Prepare education and surgical packets.
Takes the calls on the triage line at the Norfolk and Virginia Beach locations and respond promptly to the patient requests.
Enter charges in EPIC for nurse intake visits, injections or other procedures as assigned.
Review patient lab results, discuss abnormal findings with the physician or other provider and follow up with patient with treatment plan as necessary
Perform other duties as they are assigned, according to the individual departmental needs.
Travel between our other satellite offices may be required to meet the clinical needs.