What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Middlesex Health?
Position Highlights
Department : Crescent Street OB GYN
Shift : Shift 1
Work Schedule : Per Diem
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a vital role in the patient care team under the direction of the Practice Manager. The MA performs various clinical duties and assists Providers to deliver timely and effective care, maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
The MA may also perform general clerical or administrative tasks as directed.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties performed under the direction of the Provider :
Welcome patients to the practice and escort them to the exam room, introducing new patients to the practice.
Interview patients to verify reasons for visits, obtain medical information, measure vital signs, height, and weight. For same-day acute visits, obtain temperature and pulse oximetry readings.
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, frequency, refills required, and pharmacy of choice.
Ensure all documentation, results, and reports pertinent to the visit are available to the provider for review with the patient.
Assist Providers with patient exams and procedures as directed.
Perform phlebotomy, collect blood and other specimens, label, and prepare them for delivery to the lab, documenting these procedures in the EHR.
Perform routine in-office laboratory tests, documenting results in the EHR.
Conduct routine or diagnostic testing such as EKG and spirometry, providing reports to the provider for review.
Prepare treatment rooms, keeping them clean and stocked.
Clean and sterilize instruments, disposing of contaminated supplies appropriately.
Manage patient messages (telephone encounters) as delegated by licensed clinical staff / Providers.
Prepare prescription refill documents for Provider review and signature.
Maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely workflow for patients and Providers, notifying reception staff of any anticipated service delays.
Verify the MH medical record number is listed in the patient's demographic information, obtaining and entering MRN from the Results system if necessary.
Schedule patient appointments.
Prepare patient referrals / authorization for specialist and hospital services.
Assist with review and preparation of Home Healthcare Certifications and other documents (lab orders, diagnostics, etc.) as requested.
Adhere to all Core Values (Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation).
Adhere to all Absolutes (Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance, and Responsibility and Commitment).
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Medical Assisting Certification
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
Benefits Offered
Competitive and affordable benefits package
Shift Differentials
Continuing Education assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan relief through Fiducius
Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9, and surrounding areas
About Middlesex Health
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