The Medical Assistant prepares exam and treatment rooms, escorts patients to applicable rooms, and assists physicians with examinations. The role interviews patients, determines the reason for their visit, measures vital signs, and collects and records encounter information in electronic charts. The Medical Assistant operates medical equipment, including EKGs, Holter monitors, and bone densitometers, and administers routine CLIA-waived laboratory diagnostic tests. The role also gives injections or treatments within the scope of training and performs routine laboratory tests. The position schedules consult and procedure appointments at outside and in-house offices, obtains precertification for applicable procedures, completes medical and insurance forms, and helps providers process incoming and outgoing medical documents. It also communicates pertinent information to patients, pharmacies, and other physician offices, generating telephone encounters when appropriate. The Medical Assistant clears “jelly beans” from login accounts and may assist other MAs or departments, work rotation at the Medical Message Desk, and/or perform CLIA-waived lab tests in the clinic lab. Other duties may be assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED