What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Highland Park Family Practice?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our medical staff and ensuring a high standard of patient care. This position involves working in private practice. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for various clinical tasks, assisting with patient examinations, and providing essential support to enhance the overall patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:
- Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
- Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
- Saves doctors’ time by helping with office procedures.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential.
- Counsels patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about surgery.
- Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts and pre-admission and consent forms.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
- Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Experience
- Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
- Knowledge of medication administration protocols and basic life support techniques is essential.
- Understanding of anatomy and physiology to support clinical tasks effectively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team-oriented environment are necessary for success in this role.
Join our team to make a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your career in the medical field!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.52 - $16.44 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Covington, LA 70433 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Covington, LA 70433: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $16