Full-Time Medical Assistant

Position Summary:

This is a great opportunity to work in a respected practice as a Patient Care Assistant. Successful candidate must maintain a professional image in the office and in all communications.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitates quality patient care under the supervision of the provider.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
• Helps with office procedures, injections, etc., as requested.
• Reviews messages with physicians and responds as directed in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Communicates test and lab results and transmits other information from provider to patient.
• Answers questions as appropriate.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps exam rooms clean and patient ready.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions.
• Answers phones and schedules appointments.
• Serves and protects the medical practice by adhering to clinic and professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a self-starter, a team player, dependable, friendly, and professional.
• Be able to multi-task and work efficiently while remaining calm and productive.
• Must be able to maintain good patient and staff relations along with providing outstanding customer service.
• Previous medical experience preferred.
• CPR certification (or completed within 4 months of hiring)
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, push and/or carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally is required
• Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Demonstrate excellent computer, telephone, and communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service, organization, and attention to detail.