Medical Assistant I- Medicine Specialties / Neurology-(3299219)
Description
Under the supervision of the Sr. Admin Manager and attending physicians, the medical assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow through the office;
maintaining neat, clean, and safe patient care areas; maintain medical supplies, and to promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.
- Obtains and reviews daily schedules of patients and ensures all appropriate preparations are in place to facilitate efficient patient flow for the day
- Ensures all patient charts are complete and available for attending provider
- Confirm correct patient identification using two patient identifiers (full name and DOB)
- Greets patients in waiting area and escorts them to exam rooms, and prepares them as necessary for appointment (this includes, height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, O2 and pain assessment)
- Prepares specimen collection jars and slides used for fine needle aspiration procedures
- Assists with fine needle aspiration procedures, per physician’s request
- Perform EKGs, per physician’s request
- Transmits all daily EKG recordings
- Maintains all clinical equipment assuring all equipment is in good working order and cleaned after each patient use per office protocol;
promptly reports all problems to Biomedical Engineering and Sr. Administrative Manager
- Utilizes universal precautions and appropriate infection control practices with all patients and specimens; adheres to hand hygiene
- Ensure appropriate stocking of all examination rooms with supplies, requisitions and all materials necessary for efficient patient care.
- Performs designated tasks related to tracking test results and may communicate normal test results to patients as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner
- Receives patient messages, reviews these with clinical providers per practice protocol and takes action as directed
- Coordinates prescription renewal requests for signature by providers
- Mails or faxes patient visit notes as requested by providers
- Provides back-up support for the front desk staff as needed
- Promotes patient / customer satisfaction by interacting with patients and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner
- Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Administrative Manager and / or providers
Qualifications
- Must be a certified Medical Assistant with 2-3 years of practical experience.
- Electrocardiography
- BLS Certified
- Good communication skills
- Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
- Ability to prioritize
- Ability to multitask in a busy setting
- Accuracy and attention to detail
30+ days ago