Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Administer patient care and therapeutic measures as directed by and in assistance to medical provider staff.
• Room and prepare patients for provider visits, including:
  • Recording height/weight and vitals
  • Performing medication reconciliation
  • Verifying allergies and social history/smoking status
  • Confirming pharmacy information and preparing refills
• Follow health maintenance and chronic care protocols; enter data into charts and alert providers as appropriate.
• Set up exam rooms and prepare patients for procedures/examinations; chaperone visits as needed.
• Perform pre-visit planning using software tools and chart reviews to anticipate health maintenance, preventive, and chronic care needs; assess and accommodate acute visits.
• Participate in huddles with providers, care managers, and other care team members (e.g., Patient Engagement, PSRs).
• Maintain patient flow by preparing patients for provider visits.
• Assist providers in responding to patient needs related to medications, lab results, procedures, and preventative/health maintenance measures.
• Collect and label lab specimens.
• Provide age- and patient-appropriate screenings (e.g., hearing/vision) and document/report results.
• Monitor and maintain exam room supplies through regular inventories and restocking.
• Complete medical forms, record transfers, lab, and x-ray requisitions when working with a provider.
• Adhere to all organizational infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate nursing notes in patient medical records according to organizational protocols.
• Actively participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Preload new patient clinical chart information/history, including immunizations, medications, problem lists, and past medical/social/family history.
• Initiate and complete all parts of medication prior-authorization requests based on insurance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and pertinent documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to guidelines.
• Perform any other reasonable requests by management.
• Must be available to start at 7 AM.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• One year of experience in a medical office (or related) environment preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Working proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Addresses all patients in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner.

Pay

$17–$20/hour