Full-time Medical Assistant

H K B COSMETIC SURGERY•Huntersville, NC

27d•$0 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Office Assistant to join our upscale plastic surgery center! This position is 4 1/2 days a week working in both our Huntersville and South Park locations. Helps patients by providing clinical and business office assistance in a health care setting.

Requirements

Highly motivated, customer-service oriented person.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

CMA, RMA, or CNA certification preferred.
2 or more years of clinical experience in a plastic surgery or dermatology office preferred.
Nextech EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries.
Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room, providing examination gowns and drapes, helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment, arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, reviewing and/or recording medical history, taking vital signs, confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.