Medical Assistant

Description:

General Summary: A nonexempt position responsible for medical assisting duties under the supervision of a physician.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Practices excellent customer service.
• Assist physician with all procedures.
• Schedule patient appointments in practice management system specifically after 5:30 p.m.
• Schedules patient tests, labs and MRIs.
• Answers follow-up phone calls from patients when appropriate.
• Rooms patient(s) for treatment.
• Records MU in EHR.
• Draw up injections for physician and assist in administering.
• Assists in transfer of physically challenged patients.
• Application and removal of cast and splints/DME.
• Cleans and disinfects room after each patient leaves.
• Cleans and prepares used instruments for autoclaving.
• Dispose of any hazardous waste bags daily.
• Orders supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
• Completes all forms for procedures and services performed in clinic.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: High school diploma. Graduation from an approved medical assisting program.

Experience: Minimum one year MA experience in a healthcare setting; clinic experience preferred. 2015-certification required.