Medical Assistant - Bed-Stuy

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Assist physicians and / or advanced practitioners in patient diagnosis by performing patient intake, specimen collection, and other lab and testing services. Promote operational efficiency and patient satisfaction through execution of clinical and administrative duties. Collaborate with clinical team members to provide the highest quality of patient care possible.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Primarily accountable for specific functions and results. Ranked by descending order of importance.

Not exhaustive and subject to change as necessary

RANK ESSENTIAL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Clinical Responsibilities

Approximately 70%

• Using our WOWs, obtain patient vitals, physical stats, and medical history for each patient visit.
• Perform phlebotomy and EKG as needed.
• Execute lab & procedure orders, including completing appropriate forms, collecting and preparing specimens, and conducting point-of-care testing.
• Retrieve laboratory and ancillary test results for review by provider.
• Assist provider with setup of medical procedures, as needed / directed by provider.
• Document all clinical services performed in the EMR accurately and completely.
• Direct patient throughput and flow in the back office, ensuring patients are roomed, examined, and discharged timely and in an organized fashion.

Administrative Responsibilities

Approximately 10%

Additional Responsibilities /

Cross-Training

Approximately

20%

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