What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Gastromed, LLC?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greets, receives, and prepares patients for appointments/procedures; conducts interviews with patients, measures vital signs, and records information.
- Maintain examination areas in a manner consistent with OSHA standards and Universal Precautions procedures.
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies and materials.
- Receives and screens telephone calls.
- Schedules patient appointments.
- Coordinates patient flow.
- Maintains office/department and patient records.
- Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy
- Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities.
- Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.
- Applies safety principles as identified by established policy.
- Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
- Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Medical Assistant Certification Preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish
We offer a competitive salary, Employee Health Insurance is covered at 100%. We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, and 401k Benefits.
