Medical Assistant - Certified

Description

Job Duties:

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.
• Collect patient demographics upon arrival.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential.
• Verify patients’ insurance is active plus verify copay amount due at discharge.
• Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document patients' current medications and all allergies.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedures when needed. 
• Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
• Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
• Take patients’ specimens and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stocking exam rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate with the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, and verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.  
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality. 

Qualifications

Education:
Medical assistant certification required. 

Experience:    
1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.                                                

Additional Skills/Abilities:    
Excellent assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently and effectively in a busy environment. Knowledge of EMRs and regulatory practices.