Medical Assistant II

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician. The position requires the medical assistant to be bilingual in Spanish.

• Maintain patient flow during clinic hours.
• Document review of systems and measure vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height. Record and update patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepare patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records.
• Act as a Super User for the EMR and assist in training new employees.
• Refill medications, pre-authorize medications and communicate with patients, pharmacies, and insurance companies as needed.
• Maintain and dispose patient samples and medications, keep medication list updated.
• Prepare and maintain clean, fully supplied examination rooms; order medical supplies as needed.
• Obtain pertinent medical information from patients; respond to MyChart, return calls, and work in-baskets, daily workflow logs, and EMR/Practice Management system queues.
• Operate EKG, cardiac monitors, conduct routine diagnostic tests, phlebotomy, and cast removal as assigned.
• Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, check-in/check-out patients, and complete pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, and protecting patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate comprehension and support of quality measures and patient experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or prior Medical Assistant experience required.
• 2 to 5 years of Medical Assistant or related experience preferred; experience in various care settings (primary care, specialty, EMT, etc.) preferred.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems).
• Strong verbal and social skills to work respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug representatives.
• Willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested.
• Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stitches removal, splinting, and other clinical duties highly preferred.
• BLS certification required. Certified/Registered Medical Assistant preferred.