Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Collections detailed and accurate patient history.
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms with necessary instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Follows up with patient on physician's current patient care notes or instructions.
• Provides general assistance, education and information to patient questions.
• Aids in setting up and performing medical procedures under the direction of physician or nurse manager.
• Maintains DME supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Prepares, cleans and stocks examination rooms.
• Affirms surfaces are clear and puts away any articles that were left out and replenishes missing stock in drawers and cabinets.
• Unpacks new supply deliveries and stores away items as directed.
• Assists members of clinical support staff and physicians with all duties as necessary and appropriate.
• Identifies OSHA issues and communicates for correction.
• Fulfills HIPAA regulations as instructed.
• Fulfills policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle high stress, busy work environment.
• Knowledge of Word & Outlook.
• Orthopedic and/or casting experience preferred.
• Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.