Medical Assistant I

Job Description

Duties:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks.
• Assures that the delivery of patient care is consistent with the philosophy of Client Medical Group.
• Performs EKGs as ordered by the physician.
• Performs lab testing as ordered by the physician.
• Performs PFT as ordered by the physician.
• Performs audiometry as ordered by the physician.
• Admits patient to the exam room and takes vital signs, medical history, medication history and allergy history. Height and weight as indicated.
• Performs quality controls.
• Adheres to laboratory procedures as required by CLIA regulations.
• Ensures that the patient referrals are completed and forwarded appropriately – Documents appropriately any treatment.
• Documents any telephone contact with the patient.
• Documents in the lab accession log and outside medical testing log as per established procedure.
• Documents completed daily checks, i.e.: oxygen, emergency box, etc. as assigned.
• Adheres to universal precautions and OSHA Regulations.
• Maintains examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Stocks examination room with supplies.
• Checks supplies from vendors aProductst packing slips as assigned.
• Puts supplies away as assigned – Maintains professionalism at all times.
• Ensures that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously.
• Registers and transacts patients promptly and accurately using current computer system.
• Updates pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility Ensures that all patients’ names appear on daily ledger sheets.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Retrieves and files medical reports/lab results.
• Maintains the patient waiting room and front desk area.
• Processes HMO referrals as requested by Physician, Practice Management, and patients.
• Communicates to Physician all patient emergencies.
• Answers telephones with name and Client Medical Group office location
• Takes messages to ensure follow-up on all calls.
• Files and maintains file units.
• Balances ledger sheets and accounts for all monies received.
• Has accountability for all aspects of the cash box and the contents within. Notifies Office Administrator or Reimbursement/Front Office Coordinator when change is needed Communication/Relationships – Demonstrates a professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, staff, families and significant others.
• Displays courtesy, tact and patience with all members of the hospital staff and extended community.
• Ensures that all patients and visitors receive personalized prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect.
• Provides instructions to the patient upon discharge as per instructed by the physicians and signs the superbill as per discharge procedure.
• Notifies patients of test results via telephone following review and instruction by the physician.

Education:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma/GED.BLS certification.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school or two years of experience working as a medical assistant

EXPERIENCES REQUIRED or DESIRED:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or two (2) years relevant work experience preferred.
• Excellent phone manners, flexibility, knowledge of computer data entry and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle diversified responsibility in fast-paced environment.

Additional:

• LABORATORY
• MEDICAL ASSISTANT
• MEDICAL INSURANCE
• OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
• PACKING
• PATIENT CARE
• TELEPHONE
• TELEPHONES