What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Family Medical Care of Lawrence County?
Medical Assistant for Family Medical Care of Lawrence County
Purpose:
The Medical Assistant will assist providers with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. The daily tasks will include both front and back-office duties, such as taking vital signs, registering patients, scheduling testing, exams, treatments, as well as front desk coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Check schedules and organize patient flow.
- Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
- Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
- Relay instructions to patients/families.
- Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
- Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
- Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
- Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
- Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records.
- Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
- Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
- Perform EKGs, and labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist providers with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
- Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
- Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
- Schedule appointments.
- Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
- Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
- Other front office responsibilities, as required.
Completion of a high-school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. Prior experience with Medent or an EHR system. The ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with Medent EMR system?
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17