Physician Office, Medical Assistant
Company: ECHN
Location: Farmington
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Medical Assistants support providers in ECMPF
medical office settings. They are multi-skilled, assume a wide
range of roles and are viewed as vital partners in providing
quality patient care and increasing medical office productivity.#
Medical Assistants handle both administrative and clinical duties
and must demonstrate acute attention to detail, accuracy,
professional etiquette and superior customer service and clinical
skills at all times.# EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must have a high
school diploma or equivalent, AND one of the following: Completed a
Medical Assistant Program Certification/Registration as an MA OR 5+
years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of being a
Registered MA/ or attended an MA Program EXPERIENCE: Previous
experience working for a busy#Cardiology Office is highly
preferred. Previous experience working in a medical facility.
COMPETENCIES: Comfortable working in a fast-paced confidential
medical environment. Must be team oriented with excellent written
and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of common safety hazards
and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office
setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to
occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift,
care, push and /or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to
operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and
fine coordination. Ability to maintain working relationships and
interact with patients and employees on a daily basis. Reliable
transportation and the ability to float to other offices when
needed. Strong computer and keyboarding skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not
intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of
all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions
associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate
reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this
position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may
change from time to time. Greet patient and prepare them for
physician examination per established office protocol. Keep
information in the patient#s chart current per established
requirements. Documents all sample medication dispensed in the
medical record. Provide oversight to vaccine program following
State guidelines. Checks and restocks rooms with necessary supplies
and ensures exam rooms are prepared for the day. Keep inventory of
medical supplies and reports them to Office Coordinator/Practice
Manager for reorder. Report malfunction of medical equipment to
Office Coordinator/Practice Manager. Properly cleans and sterilizes
equipment and prepares surgical trays as indicated by the
physician. Assist physician/practitioner with office surgical
procedures. Perform EKG and Spirometry as ordered. Report lab
results to patients and follow through with any physician
instructions to patients for follow up or change in medication,
including scheduling appointment when necessary. Answer requests
from pharmacies for prescription refills per office protocol.
Prepare specimens and paperwork to submit to reference lab for
testing as directed my physician or midlevel. Instruct patients on
how to proper collect sterile urine specimens. On a monthly basis
check all medications (including samples) and appropriately dispose
of expired medications. Obtain precertifications for tests,
procedures, treatments, medications, and hospitalizations as
needed. Schedule and arrange referrals and outside testing for
patients as directed by physician. Maintain work area in a neat and
organized manner. Maintain appropriate documentation of compliance
with CLIA regulations. Primary Care staff participates in Patient
Centered Medical Home Care Team collaborations.# May be required to
float to other offices and/or perform other duties as requested by
Management. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA
requirements.
Keywords: ECHN, New England , Physician Office, Medical Assistant, Administration, Clerical , Farmington, Northeast
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