Medical Assistant - Sleep Medicine - Full Time with Benefits

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs clinical duties and some administrative functions under the direction of medical group providers. This includes preparing patients for examination, taking and recording vital signs, patient histories, and assisting with various procedures. This position is also needed to work in prescription refill and pre-authorization. The role supports provider tasks and handles phone calls from patients regarding prescription refills and prior authorizations.

Requirements

Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills towards patients of different age categories
Models sensitivity to patients, including effective telephone and verbal communication in emergency situations
Demonstrates effective good oral/writing skills
Must be able to pass all competencies related to Medical Assistant duties
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients from neonate to geriatric
Must possess excellent customer relations skills avoiding antagonism, conflicts and undue anxiety
Must possess keyboard/computer skills
CPR certification required within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification
LPN
Pharmacy Tech
Emergency Medical Technician certification
Current Certified Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

Preparing patients for examination
Taking and recording vital signs
Taking patient histories
Assisting with various procedures
Working in prescription refill and pre-authorization
Supporting provider tasks related to prescription refills and prior authorizations
Handling patient phone calls regarding prescription refills and prior authorizations