What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Four Winds Behavioral Health?
Medical Assistants help patients by providing information, services, and assistance. Other duties include securing medical records; maintaining medical supplies inventory; performing preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating;
Medical Assistant Job Duties:
*Work closely with NP and pharmacy techs.
*Check vitals and triage on new and existing clients.
*Enter client info as well as medication into system.
*Schedule clients to see NP.
*Blood draws and Injections under supervision of NP.
*Follow up on all requested information.
*Evaluate sick clients/screen for higher level of care need.
*Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
*Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
*Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
*Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
*Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
*Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
Medical Assistant Skills and Qualifications:
Supply Management, Verbal Communication, Infection Control, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Organization, Scheduling, Professionalism, Customer Focus, Confidentiality, Bedside Manner, Medical Teamwork
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rio Rancho, NM 87124: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18