The Medical Assistant verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and documenting purpose of visit. They prepare patients for examination, assist in procedures as appropriate and perform a variety of patient care tasks under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. Duties range widely from administrative to clinical.
Essential Functions
Maintaining patient privacy and adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times
Using computer applications- performing any data entry tasks to document patient demographics, records or note to file. Documenting patients' medical information, including medical history and review of symptoms within EHR of patients’ chart.
Managing office telephone system, including answering calls and returning messages
Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments when necessary.
Under the physician's direction, informing patients of receipt or necessity of medical clearances and results
Updating and filing patient medical records and or any patient correspondence
Transmitting prescription or refill requests as directed by provider
Obtaining prescription authorizations for patient medications
Inform management of clinical supplies needed
Clinical Duties
Welcoming and greeting patients
Maintaining HIPAA and performing OSHA standards at all times
Taking medical histories, recording patients' chief complaint and documenting provider evaluation notes of visit in patients’ chart
Monitoring and documenting patient symptoms for physicians' review during clinical exams
Preparing patients for examination-prepping exam rooms for clinical, minor surgical or cosmetic procedures and assisting providers during exams with patient care
Preparing and administering medications as directed by a provider
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Ensuring all consents are signed by the patient prior to provider performing any type of procedure
Pre and post photos to be taken and documentation to be listed in detail for any procedure, biopsy or surgical along with cosmetic.
Collecting, labeling and preparing laboratory specimens
Instructing patients about medication
Removing sutures and changing dressings
Maintaining proper cleaning of medical instruments and sterilization
Reviewing office use medication and patient samples expiration dates
Properly disinfecting and restocking of medical supplies in patient exam rooms
Providing compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits. Being a patient Liaison. Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physician’s office.
Physical And Mental Requirements
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication
Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Must be a team-player and work cohesively with others
Maintain composure under pressure
Highly adaptable to change
Ability to multitask
Ability to work autonomously as dictated & make appropriate decisions
Ability to concentrate
Qualifications & Skills
Medical Assistant Certification (Strongly Preferred)
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1-year prior medical assistant experience, preferably in Plastic Surgery or a closely aligned specialty with a genuine interest to learn
Ability to travel between locations if necessary and as applies to specific provider.
Polished presence appropriate to a medical setting.
Bilingual a + (not required)
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Health Savings Account
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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