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Medical Assistant

Woodholme Gastroenterology Associates • Full-time • Glen Burnie, MD, US • $20 - $23 / hour • 5d ago

Medical Assistant

RESPONSIBLE AND

ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

· Efficient preparation of patient records and vitals for timely provider visits

· Ensure that examination rooms are stocked, clean and organized

· Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and apply principles of infection control and universal precautions

· Properly dispose of medical waste

· Maintain a safe environment for patients and employees

· Ensure that there is medical assistant coverage for all patient care hours

REQUIREMENTS:

· Warm and friendly demeanor

· Graduation from accredited high school

· Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

· Minimum of 2 years medical office experience

· Experience with EMR, practice management software and Medicare/MIPS requirements

· Knowledge of medical practice and terminology

· Excellent tracking and follow up skills

· Participates in ongoing continuing education as related to position

TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

· Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination

· Normal color perception and corrected visual acuity and hearing to normal range

· Involvement with patients, staff, physicians and management

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Clean environment

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Manage patient flow to assure timely patient encounters.

2. Interview patient for reason for visit, current medications, allergies and record information in EMR

3. Maintain tasks in a timely manner to include returning pts. telephone calls.

4. Obtains patient vital signs

5. Maintain exam rooms, cleaning prior to use and assuring stocking of all necessary items.

6. Updates the EMR with patient history and medications

7. Ensure all previously ordered lab work and test results are in the chart 2 days prior to the patient visit.

8. Enters all meaningful use requirements into EMR and provides patients with education materials and clinical summaries.

9. Schedule procedures, tests, and complete orders for patients as ordered by the physician/P.A.

10. Handle patient questions and phone calls within scope of practice

11. Ensure that all medications are neat and organized and routinely check for expired medications and discard them appropriately.

12. Scan and file documents in EMR – from fax log, outside organizations etc.

13. Supervise pharmaceutical representatives as they stock medications

14. Ensure proper stock of medical supplies and order supplies as needed

15. Take patient phone calls and handle prescription refills and test results according to protocol

16. Ensure that physician signs off on medication refills

17. Perform Given capsules (prepare/discharge pt after disconnecting)

18. Maintain patient portal

19. Assist the physician and physician assistant with various procedures including, but not limited to, physical examinations, Infrared Coagulation, intravenous infusions, and cultures

20. Performs other tasks as requested by the physician, mid-level and supervisor.

21. Monitor test results/open orders to assure that all test results are received in a timely manner.

22. Keep supervisor informed of incomplete work.

23. Attends staff meetings and participates in quality improvement activities.

24. Telephone operator duties

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY:

1. Does not abuse or take advantage of sick time.

2. Always provides proper notification and advance notice of absences.

3. Reports to work, is at the assigned station, and ready to work at their starting time.

4. Returns from lunch on time.

OTHER:

1. Maintains a well-groomed, appropriate appearance.

2. Maintains a clean, well-kept work area.

Summary Statement:

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits: