Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

HopeHealth Inc • Florence, SC, US, SC

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant is an essential member of the patient-centered medical home team, coordinating care between patients and medical providers while supporting the clinical team in delivering effective and efficient health care services. The role assists providers with patient evaluation and treatment, maintains medical records and supplies, supports patient flow, and communicates with patients and other healthcare entities. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school.
• National CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification.
• BLS certification.
• At least two years of experience in a physician’s office.
• Maintain current general medical knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and guests.
• Ability to take initiative and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols.
• Knowledge of databases, such as EMR systems.
• Familiarity with medication names and usage.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Compassion for patients.
• Ability to understand and administer vaccines and immunizations to pediatric and/or adult patients.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist the medical provider with patient evaluation and treatment, including patient intake, recording vital signs, diagnostic procedures, and lab work.
• Assist with medication refills when needed.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow and room turnover.
• Keep the work area neat, tidy, and well supplied; stock exam rooms daily.
• Perform data-entry tasks for reporting purposes.
• Respond to phone calls in a timely manner.
• Perform practice-specific duties in accordance with recommended guidelines.
• Participate in training opportunities, including conferences and continuing education or in-service events.
• Use data systems to assist with chart preparation before patient appointments.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of equipment needed to perform duties.
• Understand and administer vaccines and immunizations to pediatric and/or adult patients.
• Communicate effectively with other healthcare entities, departments, and guests.
• Manage and maintain medical records.
• Schedule appointments.
• Provide appropriate education to patients and/or their families.
• Help in other offices when needed, which may include travel.
• Help maintain medical supply inventory.
• Assist in training new medical assistants in HopeHealth standard working procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED