What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Office, Medical Assistant position at ECHN?
**Job Summary**
We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard. We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.
The Medical Assistant will support providers in ECMPF medical office settings, handling both administrative and clinical duties while demonstrating acute attention to detail, accuracy, professional etiquette, and superior customer service and clinical skills at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination per established office protocol.
- Keep information in the patient's chart current per established requirements.
- Document all sample medication dispensed in the medical record.
- Provide oversight to vaccine program following State guidelines.
- Checks and restocks rooms with necessary supplies and ensures exam rooms are prepared for the day.
- Keep inventory of medical supplies and report them to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager for reorder.
- Report malfunction of medical equipment to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager.
- Properly cleans and sterilizes equipment and prepares surgical trays as indicated by the physician.
- Assist physician/practitioner with office surgical procedures.
- Perform EKG and Spirometry as ordered.
- Report lab results to patients and follow through with any physician instructions to patients for follow up or change in medication, including scheduling appointment when necessary.
- Answer requests from pharmacies for prescription refills per office protocol.
- Prepare specimens and paperwork to submit to reference lab for testing as directed my physician or midlevel.
- Instruct patients on how to properly collect sterile urine specimens.
- On a monthly basis check all medications (including samples) and appropriately dispose of expired medications.
- Obtain precertifications for tests, procedures, treatments, medications, and hospitalizations as needed.
- Schedule and arrange referrals and outside testing for patients as directed by physician.
- Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of compliance with CLIA regulations.
**What We Offer:
- Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on hours worked.
- Sick Time on an accrual basis.
- 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options.
- Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment.
- Free Parking at all work sites.
- Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers).
- Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.
