Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with patients during all aspects of care. Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician or Physician’s designee.

• Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient’s initial consultation, and weekly status checks
• Routine follow-up examinations
• Any emergency visits that are needed
• Schedule and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physicians signature on test result
• Responsible for acquiring results and notifying Physician of results on all interim reports
• Draws blood for various lab tests that are sent out
• Follow up on results of lab
• Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates
• Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed
• Document medications the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care
• This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse’s initials
• Documentation of any samples given to patient
• Responsible for charting patient’s vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights
• Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only
• Verify the allergy sticker is complete
• Assist or perform catheterization of patients for various simulations
• Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported
• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy
• Maintain open communication with front desk, Nursing staff, etc. as it applies to: Patient add-ons Patients on treatment breaks Changes in treatment plan
• Be an active part of the center’s team
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect at all times
• Represent the company in a professional manner
• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy
• Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state/federal law where applicable

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail, good oral and written communications skills
• Must work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Maintain licenses and/or certifications as applicable
• 1-3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred