Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
About The Position
Under general supervision of a Licensed Vocational Nurse, provides back office support for physicians and clerical staff. Chart patient’s chief complaint, may assist w/obstetrical history, and take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse respiration, height and weight). Follow physician orders and give the patient their discharge instructions. Complete order in EMR and submit to Superbill including any other charges. Follow route slips for physicals and complete the necessary portions of forms. Complete patient registration process and update as required. Greets patients, check-in and check-out process. Handling busy phones, maintaining proper documentation of all paperwork, medical record functions, including scanning correspondence, forms, prescription refills as well as taking messages. May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program
- BLS Certification
- Two or more years experience in medical field, physician’s office/direct patient care
- Ability to perform spirometry, EKG, use centrifuge, microscope, pulse oximeter
- Computer skills
- Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology
- Ability to effectively communicate
- Excellent customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- EMR
- Ambulatory Primary Care office experience
Responsibilities
- Chart patient’s chief complaint
- Assist with obstetrical history
- Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse respiration, height and weight)
- Follow physician orders and give the patient their discharge instructions
- Complete order in EMR and submit to Superbill including any other charges
- Follow route slips for physicals and complete the necessary portions of forms
- Complete patient registration process and update as required
- Greet patients, check-in and check-out process
- Handle busy phones
- Maintain proper documentation of all paperwork
- Perform medical record functions, including scanning correspondence, forms, prescription refills
- Take messages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
