Medical Assistant

Allergy Partners Pllc • Florence, KY

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in coordinating patient care alongside physicians, assisting with clinical tasks, and managing administrative duties to enhance patient care. This position involves direct patient interaction, clinical support, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

Requirements

• High school degree required.
• CMA certificate desirable.
• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting.
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications.
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.
• Good communication skills.
• Neat, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms.
• Prepares patients for exams or treatments and takes vital signs.
• Provides assistance to the physician when requested.
• Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Performs patient education when appropriate.
• Completes appropriate documentation in patients' medical records.
• Calls in prescriptions as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner.
• Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by the physician.
• Administers allergy injections to patients as per the physician-approved schedule.
• Monitors patients' medical status for possible adverse reactions following allergy injections.
• Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.
• Answers patient-related telephone calls and responds according to clinical protocol.
• Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
• Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
• Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.
• Attends all regular meetings.
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.
• Completes all assigned AP training within designated timeframes.
• Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED