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.
• Allows the physician/APC to know of problems, concerns and/or abnormalities.
• Sets up exam/procedure rooms, including instruments for minor procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment and clinical areas following defined procedures and protocols.
• Aids the physician/APC with simple patient procedures.
• Acts as a chaperone for all female patients as needed.
• Maintains patient records, treating them as a legal document requiring proper documentation and strict confidentiality.
• Maintains Joint Commission and CLIA requirements for in-office logs.
• Greets patients and families upon arrival and initiates all proper forms for the medical and financial record, obtaining the patient and/or responsible party’s signature as necessary.
• Performs patient registration, obtaining insurance authorizations, following current insurance authorization procedures.
• Schedules new and follow-up patient appointments.
• Schedules referrals to other providers as needed.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Performs 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.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a clinical setting to include obtaining patient history, vital signs and simple office flow.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Epic.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans.
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Disability and Life Insurance options.
• On-site Child Care.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Care Coverage.

Pay

• SALARY RANGE: $18.73 - $28.09 per hour.

Schedule

• Day/Evening Shift.