Certified Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

Hoot-Recruit Agency LLC is hiring a Medical Assistant for a practice in Macon, GA. Under direct supervision of the physician(s) and the practice manager, the  Medical Assistant performs delegated clinical tasks of the physicians practice to promote efficient patient flow and assist the physicians or clinicians with patient care duties. Supports and adheres to the organizational code of ethics and business standards.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Practice Operations

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, treatment rooms, or imaging rooms.
• Obtains and records patient data before each physician visit, including but not limited to vital signs, medication lists, patient history, allergies, etc.
• Obtains a systemic history and accurately records history in the practices information system.
• As the physician requires, obtain all necessary patient records before the examination, treatment, or procedure.
• Prepares and stocks exam and treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed. Maintains all exam and treatment rooms in accordance with disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patient calls as requested and perform key administrative duties, such as typing, transmitting prescriptions, filing consents, etc.
• Alerts the physician of abnormal vitals or relevant clinical information obtained from the patient.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures as requested or delegated. Depending on practice-specific delegation protocols and state regulations, may perform independently or under supervision key procedures, such as EKGs, vaccine administration, B12 injections.
• Assists with patient education, provides patient instruction, and helps obtain informed consent.
• Maintains medication and supplies inventory. Reconciles inventory logs with billing in conjunction with the practice manager.
• Assists with scheduling out-of-office procedures as needed. Assists with patient referral coordination. Obtains required prior authorization or insurance authorization or referrals for procedures, exams, medications, etc. Other duties as assigned.

Medical Records

Quality Programs

Professional Growth

General

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Basic computer skills include sending emails, typing, and data entry.