Medical Office Assistant (TEMP) FlexStaff
About The Position
Performs direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or appropriate clinician, along with related clerical duties that support operational needs. The position prepares treatment rooms and patients for examinations, obtains and records vital signs and other medical information, collects specimens, performs EKGs as required, and assists clinicians during examinations, procedures, and treatments. It also includes equipment preparation and infection control, patient registration and documentation, appointment scheduling, phone duties, and general clerical support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a six-month to one-year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school, or one to three years of medical assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and perform measurement and screening procedures.
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
- Obtain patients’ height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, head circumference, and other required vital statistics.
- Record findings in patient medical records and inform clinicians of findings.
- Obtain specimens as directed by a clinician; collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens; and complete requisitions, label, and route specimens according to established procedures.
- Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), as required.
- Assist clinicians during examinations, procedures, and treatment, as required.
- Secure supplies, tools, and equipment needed for specific procedures.
- Ensure patients are appropriately draped and positioned; provide requested instruments to clinicians and assist with positioning and holding patients as required.
- Assist patients after examinations, procedures, or treatment.
- Prepare, sterilize, and calibrate equipment, and inform the Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.
- Adhere to infection control standards when performing duties.
- Perform related clerical duties supporting operational needs.
- Participate in patient registration, as required.
- Process insurance forms, certifications, physician orders, prescriptions, and related documents.
- Ensure required patient information and documentation are available in medical records.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
- Place, receive, and direct phone calls.
- File, copy, and distribute documentation, as required.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
