Medical Assistant Certified

Summary

A Medical Assistant (MA) under the direct supervision of a physician or Advance Care Practitioner. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities, policies and procedures.

• Responsible for rooming patients and preparing them for examination
• Takes patients vital signs which include blood pressure, height, weight and documents in EMR
• Updates patient medical record including medications, allergies, past medical & surgical history
• Preps procedure room for minor procedure and assist with those procedures as needed
• Prepares exam rooms for provider dependent on appointment type
• Cleans exam room and beds after each appointment and restocks medical supplies daily
• Assist physician and Acute Care Providers with patient examinations
• Draws blood, performs EKG, SWAB test and any additional clinical test within clinic
• Manages Physician orders by submitting to appropriate departments such as imaging, labs, scheduling surgeries, or referral to specialist. Confirm all orders are completed and that results have been returned
• Obtain Prior Authorizations as needed
• Able to check in patients, register patients, verify insurance, scan documents in patient charts, answer phones, return phone calls, and schedule appointments
• Presents strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Required

Education:

Certified Medical Assistant

Preferred Education:

N/A

Experience:

One year of Medical Training – Preferred but not required

Medical Assistant Certification

American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire or within 90 days of start in position.