Medical & health service manager serp_jobs.h1.location_city

The Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, APP, or physician

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician, physician assistant, or licensed nurse.
• Assist with clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice.
• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and / or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and / or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and / or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries and tests. Precert and obtain test results.
• Handle phone calls and messages for prescriptions, notes, forms, etc.
• Complete disability and insurance forms.
• Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :