Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow. Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers.
Requirements
- High School or Equivalent
- Relevant Work Experience
Responsibilities
- Obtaining vital signs
- Reconciling medications
- Collecting patient history
- Facilitating patient flow
- Managing the electronic health record (EPIC)
- Scheduling appointments
- Processing medication requests
- Handling prior authorizations
- Coordinating tests and procedures
- Performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy (upon successful completion of clinical competency)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
