This job provides individualized, medical care of assigned patients in person, electronically and via telephone under the supervision of a licensed health care provider.
Assists in the delivery of health care services to patients of diverse backgrounds and age and maintains positive relationships with patients and their families.
Works effectively with fellow employees to ensure the efficient flow of patients throughout their visit, providing support to them as well as to the attending physician.
Communicates via phone to ensure patient needs are met timely and accurately. Accesses company's data systems to document pertinent medical information.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Preferred Education
Required High school diploma
Preferred Completion of a formal medical assistant training program.
Preferred Work Experience
Required Experience working with and maintaining confidential information including experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Preferred Certifications
Required Medical Assistant Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Minimum Education
Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred - Completion of a formal medical assistant training program.
Minimum Work Experience
Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information including experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Minimum Certifications
Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Clinical knowledge.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Job Duties
Supports the patient and provider throughout the patient visit.
Ensures the patient and provider are prepared for the visit.
Ensures the patient’s questions are answered prior to leaving; prepares room for next appointment.
Provides excellent patient service through effective communication both over the phone and in person.
Completes appropriate documentation including patient registration if necessary.
Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials through personal professional development.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to : respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;
patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Constantly : activity or condition exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;
or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.
The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste.
The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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