Medical Assistant (General Surgery) - FT/80
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) will: Demonstrate the ability to maintain patient flow in the clinic. Demonstrate the ability to respond to requests for information in an appropriate way. Demonstrate the ability to perform procedures in the office setting, under direct supervision and direction of the practitioner. Demonstrate the ability to organize the clinic efficiently and effectively. Contribute to a pleasant and cooperative team environment. Demonstrate the ability to stock clinical rooms, order supplies and room patients as appropriate. Demonstrate the ability to accurately prepare and maintain patient charts. Cross cover in Podiatry and other Specialty Practices as needed. Schedule surgical procedures efficiently for General Surgery and Podiatry.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent experience
- Six (6) months' customer service/clerical experience, including computer operation
- Experience in a physician office (preferred)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Knowledge of clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate), collecting patient specimens (blood, urine, etc.) administering medications (under the supervision of a healthcare provider), and assisting with minor surgical procedures.
- Knowledge of office tasks, including scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, managing electronic health records (EHRs), verifying insurance information, and handling billing and coding processes.
- Excellent patient care and communication skills including the ability to explain procedures, educate patients on treatment plans, and provide emotional support.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of infection control protocols and safety measures to prevent the spread of diseases including proper hand hygiene, using personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly, maintaining a clean and sterile environment, and following safety regulations.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of medical ethics and legal principles, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a physician office (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Maintain patient flow in the clinic.
- Respond to requests for information in an appropriate way.
- Perform procedures in the office setting, under direct supervision and direction of the practitioner.
- Organize the clinic efficiently and effectively.
- Contribute to a pleasant and cooperative team environment.
- Stock clinical rooms, order supplies and room patients as appropriate.
- Accurately prepare and maintain patient charts.
- Cross cover in Podiatry and other Specialty Practices as needed.
- Schedule surgical procedures efficiently for General Surgery and Podiatry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
