What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at PainPoint Health?
Job description
Certified Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to assist the health care professional in ensuring the delivery of quality health services. Ensures optimal patient outcomes by providing patient care activities for the patient.
Pay: $17.50
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
- Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments.
- Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies.
- Preparing, ordering, and administering medications for patients under the direction and supervision of physicians.
- Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
- Assist in the transfer of patients pre and post procedures.
- Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
- One to three months related experience and/or training;
- Medical Assistant Certification.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and others and adapt communication style as needed for best outcomes.
- Must be able to communicate with or without reasonable accommodations – speak and hear.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
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