Medical Assistant

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains complete and accurate patient records, including entering data into the computer, ensuring proper documentation of all procedures, and assisting with processing and billing of Managed Care, Family PACT, Medicare, Medi-Cal, CHPD, CPSP, or MHLA for patient services.
• Affords assistance with patient flow including receiving/greeting patients; locating charts; checking/making appointments; answering the telephone; and referring patients to appropriate person.
• Follows daily/weekly/monthly assignments as directed by supervisor (Clinic Manager/LVN).
• Utilizes CAIR, VFC, and other systems as directed by supervisor.
• Aids in immunization inventory, ordering, and reporting as directed by supervisor.
• Aids in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory log and supply destruction log.
• Participates in cross-training for Front Office duties, assisting Referral Coordinator and Pharmacy Technician if needed and as directed by the supervisor.
• Electronically orders and processes lab test results per clinic policy.
• Aids diabetic patients in glucometer training, as ordered by the provider.
• Receives and treats all patients with the utmost respect and professionalism.
• Performs a wide variety of clerical duties including preparing routine correspondence, filing, photocopying, faxing, answering the telephone, and directing calls as needed.
• Attends and actively participates in all team and staff meetings and related continuing education programs.
• Participates in ongoing training as required by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
• Aid with patient examination and treatment procedures.
• Aid with patient education and instructions under the direction of healthcare providers.
• Prepares examination rooms and ensures cleanliness and organization.