Responsibilities
Join our team as a Medical Assistant and be an integral part of our healthcare services. You will play a vital role in maintaining efficient patient flow during clinic hours, ensuring a seamless experience for both patients and healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include:
- Documenting review of systems and measuring vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and height.
- Updating past and current medical, social, and family history, and reviewing medications at each visit.
- Recording patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Assisting in training new employees to enhance team performance.
- Preparing patient charts in EMR by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing diagnostic test results and medical records.
- Obtaining necessary information from external facilities and acting as a Super User for EMR when required.
- Refilling medications and pre-authorizing them by communicating with patients, pharmacies, or insurance companies.
- Maintaining and disposing of patient samples and expired medications responsibly.
- Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring they are clean and fully stocked with medical supplies.
- Facilitating medical decision-making by obtaining pertinent medical information from patients.
- Managing communication through calls, MyChart, and EMR/Practice Management systems.
- Scheduling appointments, handling patient check-ins and check-outs, and completing pre-certifications for procedures.
- Operating diagnostic equipment and performing clinical duties such as administering vaccinations, phlebotomy, and cast removal.
- Maintaining a safe and secure work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures.
- Protecting patient confidentiality and adhering to legal responsibilities associated with the role.
- Supporting quality measures and enhancing patient experience.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR, and scheduling systems.
- Strong verbal and social skills to work respectfully with patients, physicians, and other stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel to other physician offices as needed.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Two (2) to five (5) years of relevant experience in medical assistance.
- Experience in various care settings such as Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.
- Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stitches removal, and splinting.
Schedule Notes
- Must have urology experience listed on resume.
- 13-week assignment, Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM until the end of the clinic (4:00 to 4:30 PM).
- Floating required to 5 other Urology Client clinics.
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