Medical Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history and confirming purpose of visit
• Enter medical history and visit information into EHR
• Escort patients to exam room
• Ask pertinent medical questions and data entry into EHR
• Prepare patient for exam by providing them with drapes and other materials
• Taking photographs
• Auxiliary to physician during medical examination and procedures
• Phone in prescriptions to various pharmacies
• Schedule medical procedures
• Instruct patients on proper usage of medications
• Change wound dressings, remove sutures, and perform in-office phlebotomy
• Cooling off wounds, changing dressings, and performing in-office phlebotomy
• Collect, log, and package lab specimens for transport
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt
• Notify all patients of pathology and lab results
• Scribe office visits
• Administer IM, SQ, and topical medications as ordered
• Complete nurse visit appointments including suture removals, UVB, Excimer, Patch Testing, and Biologic injections

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate
• Prior experience in medical office
• Self-motivated to achieve the highest patient care and customer service standards
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding (preferred)
• Familiarity with the ModMed EMA EMR (preferred)
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA law
• Team player

Physical Demands

• Standing or walking for extended periods of time
• Periodically lifting objects or equipment up to 35 lbs.
• Moderate levels of pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead to prep exam rooms for patient visits as well as cleaning and sterilizing rooms after patient visits
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• The ability to hear normal conversation levels
• Hand dexterity

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off