What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk/Medical Assistant position at Forum Health LLC?
Forum Health is a nationwide network of medical healthcare providers specializing in functional and integrative medicine. Our Mequon, WI office is looking to add an experienced Front desk/Medical Assistant to the team. We offer a great starting pay from $19.00-21.00 depending on experience and education.
The Front desk/Medical Assistant position is the backbone of the clinic. Medical Assistants guide the patient on their personalized journey to live a better, healthier life. Because of this great responsibility, all assigned tasks must be completed with great care and accuracy. Medical Assistants are the liaison between the provider and the patient and must maintain a professional, calm demeanor at all times.
Requirements Education/Experience
Requirements include High School Diploma or GED. Must possess 1 year of experience as a Front desk/Medical assistant. The candidate must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Preference will go to candidates willing to adapt to a fast paced environment with a steep learning curve.
Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for office assistant duties including coordinating and scheduling patient appointments and follow ups, greeting patients, and answering and returning patient calls.
- Responsible for gathering a thorough medical history, including vitals and BMI prior to each visit, of the patient and entering or updating patient medical record information.
- Responsible for scheduling lab testing, ordering required lab work for patients, contacting the patient regarding lab reviews, and updating the patient medical record information.
- Required to train and obtain identified certifications for medical practice equipment and devices.
- Responsible for assisting in procedures and the set-up of medical equipment.
- Responsible for the management of medical faxes
- This role will cross train with the front desk position for additional support and coverage
- Refills medications as directed by the provider and coordinates prescriptions with the patient’s preferred pharmacy as needed.
- Additional tasks as needed.
- Blood draw
- Injections
- Great pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What would be an appropriate way to check their responsiveness?
A. Shake their shoulders and ask, "Are you okay?"
B. Loudly ask if they need help, without touching them
C. Perform a sternum rub while calling their name loudly
D. Gently spray water on their face and observe their reaction
- Which vital sign is likely documented incorrectly?
A. Blood pressure: 80/118 mmHg
B. Respiratory rate: 18 breaths per minute
C. Oxygen saturation (SpO2): 95%
D. Pulse rate: 80 bpm
E. Body temperature: 97.9°F
- To keep an accurate account of a patient's current medications, each clinical visit requires a ______ to be completed.
A. medication reconciliation
B. medication determination
C. medication clearing
D. medication resolution
E. medication tracking
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mequon, WI 53092 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mequon, WI 53092: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21
