Medical Assistant

Dent Neurologic Group LLP•Buffalo, NY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Dent Neurologic Institute is committed to excellence in all we do. Our culture is built on 4 key pillars: respect, quality, productivity, and wellbeing. By remaining dedicated to these values and the overall overall mission, we are dedicated to making a difference for both patients and colleagues. When you join the Dent team, you can take advantage of a variety of benefits: Work-Life Balance with Set Scheduling (no overnight shifts) Free Onsite Parking at All Locations Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Critical Illness, Accident, & Legal Plans Wellness Program Learning & Development Opportunities Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

Coordinates and participates in a variety of patient care activities in the examination of patients to include: vital signs, records data for medical record and calls in prescriptions to pharmacy as directed by the physician.
Determine, prepare and set-up medical supplies, instruments and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Confers with patient to obtain accurate information for records, explains procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation; ensure completion of chart information prior to examination by physician or extender. Assists in completion of insurance/compensation/disability/prior authorization forms
Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition; set up, clean and disinfect examination rooms; monitor and ensure appropriate inventory of medical supplies in examination rooms; replenish as required
Evaluate patient care with emphasis on patient response; monitors providers’ plan of care from patient assessments, medical record and other record information; maintains liaison with physicians and practice administration to ensure efficient and effective patient care services.
Escort and/or transport patients to examination room and other clinic locations.
Organization of work area and clinic, keeping the provider on schedule. Prioritization of tasks.
Complies with quality assurance, HIPPA, customer focus, infection control, safety and other policies as set forth.
Ensures adequate and appropriate patient follow-up regarding prescriptions, referrals and diagnostic testing. Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing resource literature and community service recommendations and referrals as needed.
Coordinates scheduling with medical secretary. Represents the Dent by displaying a respectful and caring manner with patients and their families. Independently problem solves and utilizes resources to obtain patient information when patient is unable to communicate. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.