MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Milton, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of medical assisting activities during patient visits. Position involves extensive interaction with diverse populations including patients and medical staff. Reports to the Practice Administrator.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
1-3 yrs. Years related work experience required.
Current CPR certification (essential).

Nice To Haves

Completion of program as Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Associates degree preferred.
Phlebotomy Certificate preferred
Cast removal and application
Worked with different specialties
Bi-lingual a plus

Responsibilities

Performs medical assisting duties, including but not limited to: Vital signs, height and weight, EKGs, performing phlebotomy, removal of sutures, cast removal and set up for placement or replacement, set up and assists with routine procedures, keep all patient care areas clean and organized, proper disposal of instruments and hazardous waste, making sure all exam rooms are stocked, reviews medication lists in MediTech, assist patient who may have physical and/or psychological limitations with ambulation and patient care functions to ensure comfort and dignity during the exam, transferring a patient from a wheelchair to exam table, undressing and dressing patients and ensuring patient is safe until provider enters room, chaperone patient in exam room if requested, escort patients to radiology and/or lab area, performs check-in and check-out utilizing MediTech and CCC as needed, verification of patient demographics, insurance, collecting co-pays and verifying health care proxy and any and all information from patient which is necessary for their appointment, become proficient in CCC and MediTech and will assist front desk when needed, be able to cover front desk when needed.
May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.