What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist position at Nurse Practitioners of Florida?
Summary
In the role of Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist, you will be a vital member of our healthcare team, providing essential medical administrative support and exceptional patient care services. With core skills in basic life support, EHR systems, and patient care, you will assist in intake procedures, record vital signs, and ensure smooth patient flow. Your knowledge of medical terminology, will be invaluable in delivering high-quality care. Join us in our mission to provide top-notch medical assistance and front desk support in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Welcome and Checking-in patients
- Must have experience working in Athena EHR.
- Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient's chart.
- Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.
- Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
- Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
- Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations; Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
- Maintain set-up for collection of all cultures and timely transport to the lab.
- Keep patient exam rooms and work areas clean and stocked.
- Assist with lab draws (If needed)
- Checking-out and ensuring patients are scheduled for follow ups.
Job Type: Full-time
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person