Medical Assistant II

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height.
• Records information as appropriate in Epic.
• Documents chief complaints and all actions taken.
• Alerts the physician/APC of problems, concerns and/or abnormalities.
• Set up exam/procedure rooms, including instruments for minor procedures.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment and clinical areas following defined procedures and protocols.
• Aid the physician/APC with simple patient procedures.
• Act as chaperone for all female patients as needed.
• Maintain patient record, treating it as a legal document requiring proper documentation and strict confidentiality.
• Manage and maintain Joint Commission and CLIA requirements for in-office logs.
• Greet patients and families upon arrival and initiate all proper forms for the medical and financial record, obtaining the patient and/or responsible party’s signature as necessary.
• Perform patient registration, obtaining insurance authorizations, following current insurance authorization procedures.
• Schedule new and follow up patient appointments.
• Schedule referrals to other providers as needed.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Eighteen (18) months of experience as a Medical Assistant, CNA, or Patient Care Tech in a clinical setting.
• Or 1-year experience if completed a medical assistant program, certified nursing assistant program, or completion of Bayhealth's Internship MA Training Program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills

• Basic Life Support.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans.
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Disability and Life Insurance options.
• On Site Child Care.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Pay

• SALARY RANGE: 18.73 - 28.09

Schedule

• Days