Physician Office Medical Assistant
Company: ECHN
Location: Unionville
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $1K! 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 provider 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: High school diploma or equivalent
required. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program
required.# Certification through AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NRMA, AAMP, NHA
or NCCA- This will be required upon six (6) months of start date.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working in a medical facility
preferred. 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. #MAindeedechn
Keywords: ECHN, New England , Physician Office Medical Assistant, Administration, Clerical , Unionville, Northeast
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