What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Middlesex Health?
Job Description
The Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral part of the patient care team. Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the MA performs certain clinical duties, and assists the Providers to assure each patient is provided timely and effective care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Welcome patient to the practice and escort patient to the exam room.
- Interview patient to verify reason for visit, obtain medical information, measure patient's vital signs, height and weight.
- Document all patient information obtained in the Electronic Health Record according to policies and procedures for EHR use.
- Confirm and record allergies, current medications strength and frequency, refills required and pharmacy of choice.
- Assist the provider with patient exams and procedures as directed.
- Perform phlebotomy, collect blood and other specimens, label and prepare appropriately for delivery to the lab.
- Prepare treatment rooms, keeping them clean and stocked.
- Manage patient messages (telephone encounters) as delegated by licensed clinical staff/provider.
The MA maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times. The MA may also perform general clerical or administrative duties as directed.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and medications.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ~1 year experience working with electronic health records.
- ~1 year office based physician practice experience.
- ~Medical Assisting Certification.
