What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT / CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Upstate University Hospital?
Position Title and Information
The Medical Assistant collaborates within a multi-disciplinary team approach to deliver quality care. Position performs clinical, laboratory and clerical support activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Prepare exam rooms for patients before, during and after examinations or procedures
- Taking vital signs, such as heights, weight, and blood pressure
- Review medication lists and obtain medication authorization
- Maintain sufficient patient flow by coordinating and monitoring patient schedules
- Initiate, prepare and maintain medical records
- Schedule future tests / appointments and retrieve results
- Assist with the scheduling or rescheduling of patient appointments
- Chart Prep and abstracting
- Create and maintain electronic records / Scanning
- Pending Orders
- Re-stock exam rooms and / or pre-minor surgery trays
- Assist front office, and others, with a variety of clerical duties / office procedures (answering phones and directing callers to the appropriate person)
- Assist with referrals to insurance companies
- Perform other duties as needed to accomplish job standards and / or requested
Education, Training and Previous Experience Requirements
Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in the Position
Job Related Physical Abilities and Individual Needs in Order to Perform the Job in a SatisfactoryManner
Expectations
This section explains specific expectations for this position and may be in addition to those expectations identified through a performance appraisal process.
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