Medical Assistant Post-Op/PACU

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant provides assistance to the Physician and Physician's Assistant with daily administrative and clinical duties
• Examines post-operative patients and preforms wound checks for possible infections
• E-Prescribe, write (getting physician to sign), fax and/or phone in prescriptions for patients according to physician's practice protocols
• Post-operative calls, within two weeks of surgical date
• Uses clinical judgment when directing patient's care based on information the patient shares during the post-op call
• Collates, distributes and discusses post-op discharge instructions to surgical patients and referring physicians
• Discusses patient care and necessary home equipment with homecare nurse
• Arranges for any medical supplies for patient
• Phones patient with test results and follow-up instructions
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls
• Removes staples, sutures, and bandages when necessary
• Scans information into the patient's record (including physician orders, prescriptions, etc. on the date of service)
• Communicates with surgery scheduler about surgery cancellations/reschedules

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of MA experience
• Active, valid CCMA or CRMA required
• High school diploma or GED minimum education requirement