What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistants position at Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana, P.S.C.?
The Medical Assistant will present with a strong work ethic in both the understanding to sensitivity of information and attention to detail. The Medical Assistant will promote professionalism and a positive role model for the company work environment.
- Prepare equipment, examination rooms and assist physicians throughout the patient visit
- Taking and recording vital signs, height and weight, Collect and record urine sample
- Reconcile patient’s medication lists, ensure most recent mail order and local pharmacy recorded in chart
- Maintain patient medical records, charts prepared 48 hours prior to each clinic, patients called two days prior to appointment
- Maintain certification, continuing education, ie: CPR
- Take lab order calls, critical lab order calls, record in patient’s chart, notify physician, per POD assignment daily
- Comply with and understand OSHA regulations (closed container beverages, proper shoes, etc.)
- Use interpersonal skills effectively to build and maintain patient, team and physician relationships
- Maintain professional appearance (any tattoo’s or piercing’s covered/taken out per policy), hair pulled back, proper coordinating of uniform schematics
- Travel per practice needs (2-3 times per week or as needed)
- Willingness to adapt to changes in the workplace
- Available and flexible to work normal operation hours, including late clinics as needed
- Flexible with short notice; change of scheduled/assigned physician or clinic location
- Maintain safe environment for patients, team members and physicians
Qualifications and Education Requirements2 plus years of patient care experience ie: medical assistant or certified nursing assistant
Exceptional communication skills and team oriented
Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and HER
Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
Additional Notes
The tasks listed above is a generalized list, it however is not inclusive and may be added to or deleted as needed to ensure the position and needs of the position and role are covered.
Salary : $17