Medical Assistant/Front Desk

*** URGENTLY HIRING PRN & FT Front Desk/Medical Assistants ***

The Front Desk/Medical Assistant assists the Nurse Practitioner and staff with documenting the patient encounter into the EMR. They also function to perform various patient care tasks, and exhibit teamwork characteristics with Nurse Practitioners and other staff.

Front Desk/Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

• Answers phones
• Performs general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures
• Greets patients and takes them back to rooms
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patient charts
• May be required to draw and collect blood or urine samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepares examination rooms and maintains daily cleaning list
• Filling out procedure consents
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the Physician
• Formulates and documents patient care plans, charts, tests, and examination results in the medical record
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains process, and positions patients to capture images requested by the Physician
• Escalates non-routine issues to the Office Manager or Physician
• Good attendance is expected of all employees as a normal condition of work
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Office Manager or Physician

Front Desk/Medical Assistant Competencies:

• Ability to perform EKG's, draw blood, and administer injections
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients
• Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease. Appears friendly, reassuring, approachable, and caring to patients
• Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations
• Strong computer skills using a medical management software and prior experience with EMR's is highly preferred
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrates initiative, insight, and judgement in decision-making process
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical documentation, and procedures

Educational and Experience Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year related Medical Assistant experience (required)
• Insurance Verification Required
• BLS certification required
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20