Medical Assistant Primary Care
Medical Assistant Primary Care
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Job Description
General Summary
Under moderate supervision performs a variety of front and back office duties in the clinic. Provides initial preparation of patients prior to the physicians encounter; assists physician in patient care activities; performs procedures under the supervision of physician; provides health education under the supervision of physician.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Assists physician during physical exams and procedures.
- Ensures that charts for outside physicians are prepared for that day with appropriate forms and documentation.
- Assists staff with scheduling appointments requesting medical information test results photocopying filing and other tasks as assigned.
- Assists with obtaining authorizations or referrals needed.
- Maintains patient charts and ensures information is filed/scanned accurately.
- Functions as a collaborative team member; demonstrated commitment to group goals and teamwork.
- Takes vitals on all patients to include height weight blood pressure and temperature.
- Completes patient history medication documentation and other orders as instructed by the provider.
- Performs point of care testing phlebotomy and specimen collection assists the providers with basic routine tests injections and procedures (ECGs Blood Glucose etc.).
- Maintains clinical equipment and notifies management of issues or concerns.
- Operates equipment in a safe and competent manner.
- Enters other pertinent patient data into EMR as requested by the provider.
- Accurately documents point of care results to ensure charges are sent by the close of business.
- Works within scope and with providers to answer patient phone questions and complete refill encounters with appropriate documentation in the chart or EMR.
- Answers phones screens calls and communicates messages accurately and in a timely manner.
- Restocks and prepares exam rooms for the next day according to par levels. Notifies staff member responsible for ordering supplies when
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- One year back office experience or successful completion of a formal medical assistant training program required.
- Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Previous experience using a business office suite such as Microsoft Office is preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Travel to other SRH locations may be required.
Additional Information :
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
