Job Description
Job Description
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Job Summary
Reports To
The Practice Manager
Essential Functions
Clinical Medical Assistant Duties
Clinical Medical Assistant job duties involve working with patients in a clinical context, assisting physicians during procedures, and performing light medical procedures. Because of the responsibilities that come with medical practice, the clinical medical assistant duties are regulated differently from state to state. Medical assistants are always required to be supervised by a physician.
The basic duties of medical assistants include :
Taking patient vital signs
Taking medical histories
Preparing patients for medical tests and examinations
Assisting practitioners during examinations
Explaining medical procedures to patients
Collect Urine Specimens
Sterilizing medical instruments
Administrative Medical Assistant Duties
Administrative medical assistant duties are less directly involved with patients, and more involved with the general running of the medical practice. Administrative medical assistants work with patients in the context of scheduling appointments and handling billing functions.
Some administrative medical assistant duties might include :
Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information
Managing inventory and ordering supplies
Scheduling patient medical procedures
Following up on patient visits
Updating patient records
Obtaining pre-authorizations / pre-certification's
Checking the patient portal and responding to patients
Ordering lab tests and imaging studies
Cross training front desk
Answering phones
Greeting patients
Handling correspondence
Performing computer data entry
Ability to multi-task various job duties
Ability to handle different personalities and personal situations—both patient and coworkers
Ability to understand the theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
A formal education from an accredited medical assistant school or medical assistant training program; certification preferred
Employee Statement of Understanding
I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in this document are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. I further understand that my signature does not indicate that I agree with the performance evaluation completed by my supervisor, only that the evaluation has been discussed with me.
8am-4 : 30pm M-F 40 hours per week.
8am-4 : 30pm M-F 40 hours per week.
Urology • Wooster, OH, US