What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Southern Utah Ear Nose and Throat?
Looking for a full-time experienced Medical Assistant for our practice in St. George. Hours will be Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Looking for someone with a great work ethic and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Organize and arrange examining-room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.
- Call patient back and room patient into exam room
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient and reviewing medical history; updating medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials along with documenting the visit along with services performed in EMR software.
- Schedule procedures in office or by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions and explaining treatment procedures, medications and physicians' instructions to patients.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission.
- Must have experience drawing labs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Otolaryngology
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
