Medical Assistant

Allergy & Ent Assoc•Modesto, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

To provide quality patient care services to the patients of Baz Allergy, Asthma, & Sinus Center under the direction of physicians/providers and the nursing staff. Supports the goals and the objectives of the Company. Front desk reception Answers phones and schedules appointments Greets patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology CLINICAL: Measures and records vital signs Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the EHR Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening test Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and prepares exam room for patient Cleans and sterilizes instruments Check and responds to patient phone calls (communicating w/the provider on course of action and relaying to the patient) Review and prepare requests and prior authorizations for medications Performs routine allergy skin testing per protocols and documents results. Full shot office responsibility Quote estimates for OV and procedures Educates testing patients regarding environmental controls, treatment plans, and medications Familiar with signs and symptoms of allergy testing systemic reactions. Familiar with emergency equipment and protocols for treatment. Seeks immediate assistance from MD, NP, or PA in dealing with emergency treatment for allergy testing patients Attendance is required for all In-Service trainings Travel to other clinics, within reasonable distance, will be required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or comparable experience.
3 years medical office experience preferred.
Current CPR certification required. Medical Assistant Certification a plus.
Must be self-directed and able to work independently
Attention to detail a must
Professional, calm and courteous demeanor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word
Electronic Medical/Health Record System experience
Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of the Practice.
Follows HIPAA policies and procedures.
Respects and maintains patient confidentiality.
Use CPR skills when necessary.
Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities; is methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand.
The ability to legitimately and objectively challenge the substance of our beliefs and biases of our observations.
Managing one's own time and the time of others; the ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Front desk reception
Answers phones and schedules appointments
Greets patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions
Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology
Measures and records vital signs
Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the EHR
Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening test
Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health
Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization
Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and prepares exam room for patient
Cleans and sterilizes instruments
Check and responds to patient phone calls (communicating w/the provider on course of action and relaying to the patient)
Review and prepare requests and prior authorizations for medications
Performs routine allergy skin testing per protocols and documents results.
Full shot office responsibility
Quote estimates for OV and procedures
Educates testing patients regarding environmental controls, treatment plans, and medications
Familiar with signs and symptoms of allergy testing systemic reactions. Familiar with emergency equipment and protocols for treatment.
Seeks immediate assistance from MD, NP, or PA in dealing with emergency treatment for allergy testing patients
Attendance is required for all In-Service trainings
Travel to other clinics, within reasonable distance, will be required.