Medical Assistant

Remote: 
Full Remote
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United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma is required., At least one year of clinical assisting experience., Good communication skills and professional appearance., Familiarity with practice management software and internet applications..

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist physicians with patient assessments and treatments.
  • Prepare patients and clinical supplies for procedures.
  • Perform clinical tests like spirometry and allergy testing.
  • Maintain patient records and follow up on referrals and prescriptions.

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Job description

Job Details
Job Location:    36-01-Los Alamos - Los Alamos, NM
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Description

POSITION: Medical Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care.

Clinical Support

  • Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.
  • Provides assistance to physician when requested.
  • Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
  • Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
  • Performs patient education when appropriate.
  • Completes appropriate documentation in patients' medical record.
  • Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.
  • Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.
  • Monitors patients' medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.
  • Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.
  • Answers patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.
  • Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
  • Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.

Other

  • Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
  • Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
  • Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.
  • Attends all regular meetings.
  • Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.
  • Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.
  • Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.
Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school degree required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • At least one year of experience in clinical assisting
  • Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
  • Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
  • Good communication skills
  • Neat, professional appearance

 

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Professionalism
  • Communication

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