What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Bucks Mercer Neurology?
To perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the office running smoothly. The duties of medical assistants include: taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination.
- Coordinates patient care through – checking in, prepping, escorting to exam rooms, and preparing exam or treatment rooms for the next patient.
- Answers inquiries by phone and in person in a helpful, respectful and efficient manner.
- Operates fax machines.
- Maintains appointment schedule and manages recalls.
- Maintains electronic medical record, including the patient chart.
- Ensures exam rooms are stocked appropriately and ensures that they are ready for next patient.
- Ensures patient confidentiality.
- Cleans and sterilizes materials and instruments.
- Performs patient prep procedures and documents findings on the patient record.
- Order and receive office and medical supplies.
- Performs all other related clinical, administrative tasks or special tasks as required.
- Pre-certificaton of all prescription medication and radiology testing.
- Completing patient medical forms.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
General Skills and Abilities:
- Works well in a team environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with a computer including using the internet, the electronic medical record and MS Office software.
- Speed and accuracy
- Can solve problems
- Has good judgment
- Operate and apply the bp monitor
- Prepare patients and set up exam rooms for complete physicals, including pap set up.
- Accurately measure patient height and weights
- Perform and record result for various lab tests done
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate
Job Type: Full-time
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
- Urology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Hamilton, NJ 08610: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person