Physician Practice Representative - OB-GYN Office

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join our growing team in Homestead! Seeking a physician practice representative 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 patients for the health care visit. Including vitals (height, weight, BP, etc.), past medical history, and reason for visit / chief complaint.
• Directs and / or accompanies patients to the examining room.
• Arranges examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Records patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Reviews and / or records medical history.
• Assists health care providers during examinations.
• Prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Disposes contaminated supplies.
• Sterilizes medical instruments.
• Administers medications on the premises.
• Authorizes drug refills as directed, telephones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Provides medication and diet information and instructions, answers questions.
• Maintains inventorying stock & supplies, places orders.
• Follows operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns.
• Performs preventive maintenance; calls for repairs.
• 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) Certified – not required but strongly preferred

Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills.