Medical Assistant - FHP Vascular Surgery - Full Time (61974)
About The Position
Under the direction of the office provider or licensed nurse of Fairfield Healthcare Professionals, the Medical Assistant will assist with preparing patients for exams, administering medications within the medical assistant scope of practice, assisting with procedures, and facilitating general communication with patients. Accurately takes vital signs and gives injections as directed. Performs all in-office testing as requested by provider. Assists with minor surgical procedures/wound care and dressing, and sterilization of instruments. Handles pharmacy-related requests/issues. Collects and inputs patient information into patients EMR using correct medical terminology. Completes referrals, pre-certifications, and prior-authorizations. Monitors and orders supplies and medications. Maintains patient files. Responsible for financial cost related to obtaining certification and renewing of certification. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining certification.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
- Medical Assistant certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire
- Current AAMA certification or current AAMA exam eligibility
Nice To Haves
- STNA preferred
- Phlebotomy certification preferred
- Previous medical office experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing patients for exams
- Administer medications within the medical assistant scope of practice
- Assist with procedures
- Facilitate general communication with patients
- Accurately take vital signs
- Give injections as directed
- Perform all in-office testing as requested by provider
- Assist with minor surgical procedures/wound care and dressing
- Sterilize instruments
- Handle pharmacy-related requests/issues
- Collect and input patient information into patients EMR using correct medical terminology
- Complete referrals, pre-certifications, and prior-authorizations
- Monitor and order supplies and medications
- Maintain patient files
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
