What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Employee Benefits Fund?
Responsible for supporting the nursing and medical staff activities. Facilitates the flow of patients in and out of the center.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Reviews patient schedule and makes sure the medical record is available.
- Prepares examination room prior to the patient arriving.
- Reviews the medical record for completeness, i.e., check for copies of ordered lab/test results if not on file, locates; inserts blank visit forms; lab slips; and other required visit forms.
- Takes patient’s vital signs prior to being seen by physician.
- Explains EKG/Holter monitor tests to patients when necessary.
- Performs EKG’s and makes sure the test is reviewed, signed off by the physician and filed in the medical record.
- Performs routine tests as directed by physician.
- Answers phones, copies, files and faxes.
- Answer routine patient questions.
- Sterilize instruments as needed.
- Makes referrals for tests in/out of the center as directed by the physician/nurse.
- Communicates with transportation companies to pick up patients.
- Escorts patients in the center.
- Updates medical record when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school graduate preferred.
- Prior experience in a physician’s office or health care setting.
- Prior relevant formal training
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- BLS Certificate
We offer a competitive salary including, but not limited to, the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and 12 paid Holidays)
- 401(k) Plan
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Member’s Health Assistance Program
- Pre-Paid Legal Services
- Wellness Benefits
