Medical Assistant for GYN

Farhan Siddiqi, MD LLC•Wesley Chapel, FL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant at Elite Women's Care, you will work under the direction of a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant to perform administrative and clinical duties. You will be responsible for maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, collecting financial responsibilities for care, and taking and recording vital signs and medical histories.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year medical assistance experience required.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical procedures.
Ability to operate medical equipment and computer software.
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical laws and ethics.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification preferred but not required, initially.
Operation of x-ray equipment preferred.
Prior experience with injections procedures preferred.
Prior experience with eClinical Works (eCW), Athena, and other EMRs, preferred.

Responsibilities

Record patients' medical history and other pertinent information into the medical record.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and keep the room and workspace clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or other indicated physicians' instructions to patients.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies following appropriate guidelines.
Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance or other patient requested forms.
Greet and log in patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Help physicians examine and treat patients under their direct guidance.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Inventory and submit supply orders for medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
Restock procedure and exam rooms with supplies used during the clinic day.
Operate X-Ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests with the assistance of the provider as indicated.
Change dressings on wounds.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Obtain imaging scans and reports to assist physicians in their clinical decision making.
Additional tasks, as requested, based upon the role.