What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant- OB-GYN Office position at KIDZ MEDICAL SERVICE.?
Job Description
Job Description
Exciting opportunity to join our growing team in Homestead! Seeking a medical assistant with experience working in a busy, OB-GYN medical practice setting. Patient reception / front desk experience preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Greets patients, in person or on the telephone; answers or refers inquiries.
- Prepares patient’s chart for the health care visit 1-2 days before. Including reviewing / recording past medical history, reason for visit / chief complaint, etc.
- Directs and / or accompanies patients to the examining room.
- Arranges / maintains examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment organized and stocked.
- Records patient examination, treatment, and test results.
- Assists health care providers during examinations.
- Performs full clinical intake / triage during patient’s visit – including recording vital signs, social history, family history, etc. in EMR.
- Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises as needed.
- Responsible for assisting in processing of all specimens in accordance with established protocols.
- Authorizes drug refills as directed, telephones prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Follows clinic workflow and provides feedback for adjustments to workflow as needed.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
- Follows, and enforces standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
- Maintains patient care information confidential.
- Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
- Enhances health care practice reputation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS :
CMA (AAMA) – not required but strongly preferred
Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills.
