Physician Office, Medical Assistant

Company: ECHN
Location: Avon
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Medical Assistants support providers in medical office settings, handling administrative and clinical duties with attention to detail and excellent customer service.

Medical Assistants support providers in medical office settings, handling administrative and clinical duties with attention to detail and excellent customer service.

**Job Description:**

Medical Assistants support providers in medical office settings, handling administrative and clinical duties with attention to detail and excellent customer service.

**Responsibilities:**

* Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination
* Keep patient information current and document all sample medication dispensed
* Provide oversight to vaccine program following State guidelines
* Check and restock rooms with necessary supplies
* Report malfunction of medical equipment
* Clean and sterilize equipment and prepare surgical trays
* Assist physician/practitioner with office surgical procedures
* Perform EKG and Spirometry as ordered
* Report lab results to patients and follow through with physician instructions
* Answer requests from pharmacies for prescription refills
* Prepare specimens and paperwork for testing
* Instruct patients on how to collect sterile urine specimens
* Dispose of expired medications
* Obtain precertifications for tests, procedures, and medications
* Schedule and arrange referrals and outside testing
* Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner
* Maintain appropriate documentation of compliance with CLIA regulations

**Requirements:**

* High school diploma or equivalent
* Medical Assistant Program or Certification/Registration as an MA
* 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant or Nurse Assistant
* Ability to work in a fast-paced confidential medical environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
* Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting
* Reliable transportation and ability to float to other offices when needed
* Strong computer and keyboarding skills

Keywords: ECHN, New England , Physician Office, Medical Assistant, Administration, Clerical , Avon, Northeast