What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Prime Healthcare, PC?
Description
Urology Office Medical Assistant
This is a full time 40-hour weekly position. The medical practice has at this time 2 locations in Bloomfield and Enfield and must be willing to travel to offices with the remainder of the staff. Must have the desire and ability to handle administrative and clinical duties outlined below
Essential functions and basic duties
Of note, this list may not be exhaustive in expected duties
• Verify patient information, records, medical history, purpose of visit.
• Assist provider with minor procedures
• Performing patient check in and check out.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary tests, taking height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, O2 and, when necessary, urinalysis for acute diagnostic
• Keeps supplies stocked
• Request resupply as needed.
• Schedule appointments
• Answer telephone phone calls and route detailed messages to the physician or appropriate office staff when applicable. Follow through to resolution.?
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms, reception area and personal space.?
• Triage calls under physician’s guidance.?
• Interacts with vendors, staff, physicians, and visitors in professional caring, respectful manner
• Performs some general office duties such as, but not limited to, completing insurance forms and scanning documents into EMR system if necessary.
• Acts as a chaperone if patient or physician requests.
• Performs related work assignments and special projects as assigned in the allotted time frame and reports any delays.
• Attends and participates in office meetings as scheduled.
• Stays informed of all changes in the healthcare industry and shares these changes with supervisor and other office personnel.
• Follows company administrative, HIPAA, OSHA and COVID policies as outlined by employee handbook and all appropriate regulatory bodies
We offer a full package of benefits including medical, voluntary dental, vision, life insurance, short and long- term disability. We also offer 401K, Profit Share, PTO/Sick pay and much more.
Requirements
• English fluency
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification required
- 3 years or more experience preferred
- Prior office procedure assistance procedure preferred
- Bilingual preferred
