Medical Assistant II

Responsibilities

• Provides immunizations to patients, takes vitals, rooms on patients, clinical/clerical duties
• Prepares patients for physicians visit, performs tests and files appropriate documents
• Receive and direct phone calls, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients
• Aid in various patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel
• Deliver quality customer service and maintain established quality control standards
• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
• Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
• Set-up EKG machines and other ancillary tests, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
• Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
• Manage messages, prior authorizations, patient calls

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• A current Medical Assistant Certification (Credentialing body examination (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or RMA); Medical Assistant level-1 or II applicants with >2yrs demonstrated medical assistant experience will be considered enlue of certification (yet will be limited in career ladder opportunity)
• A current Basic Life Support Certifications (BLS) via AHAS
• A satisfactory complete applicable competency assessments/skill checklist within 90 days of hire/transfer into MA job.
• If hired into the Southeast Medical Group Career Ladder, will be required to complete training and assessment for level hired within 90 days.
• Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner
• A firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• A firm grasp on patient care and examination procedures
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Exhibit compassion and professionalism
• Able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction
• Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language
• Computer literate with entry level working knowledge of Microsoft Suites; Outlook, Word
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate many on-going tasks at one time
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently or with a team
• Able to report to work as scheduled without delay
• Attends required meetings, training in-services, and participates in committees as required
• Positive attitude

Requirements

• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant-1
• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant-2