Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Adult Colon and Rectal Surgery
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May triage phone calls, "call-in" non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction and frequently communications with patients and their families. Assists with regulatory and compliance needs of the clinic. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.
Requirements
- Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft outlook, electronic health records and other software programs.
- BLS Required
Responsibilities
- Patient Care
- Coordination of Care
- Quality
- Clinical excellence and regulatory compliance
- Other Duties as Assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
