What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Portsmouth - Per Diem position at PMC Medical Group, LLC?
Granite State Pain Associates Merrimack, NH is currently seeking an experienced Medical Assistant. This position is a per diem, 1st shift position with holidays and weekends off. The candidate should have or be willing to obtain their MEDtech Certification. The company will sponsor and cover 100% of the costs associated with obtaining the MedTech Certification.
Essential Functions
- Answer phones and manage triage
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms
- Schedule appointments as needed
- Coordinate care with hospitals, labs, pharmacies and other external medical practices within scope of practice
- Obtain and document patient’s vital signs, medical history and reason for visit
- Prepare the patient for necessary exam or procedure
- Collect urine and/or oral samples from patients following office protocol to include observed samples
- Tracking results
- Notify the provider of the patient’s arrival
- Assist provider with exam as necessary
- Submit medication refill requests to the provider
- Obtain prior authorizations for medications and imaging orders
- Stock and clean exam rooms and medical areas as needed
- Follow office protocols for test procedures and patient visit documentation
- Follow medical provider instructions with accuracy and timeliness
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Maintain a courteous, considerate and respectful demeanor with management, co-workers and patients
- Resolve interpersonal conflicts that arise in a professional manner
- Maintain consistent attendance, reliability and punctuality
- Accept constructive criticism and attempt to use it to improve personal practice
