About this role
Description Medical Assistant Duties include: · Assists the Provider as requested. · Escorts patient to the exam room. · Obtains complete and accurate vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, weight, and height, appropriate for the patient’s chief complaint, prior to the clinician seeing the patient. · Performs spirometry tests, six-minute walk tests, administers injections/medications as directed by the Provider · Obtains prior authorizations for medications. · Assists in patient education by providing informational pamphlets and after-care instructions as instructed by the Provider. · Ensures that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up each day prior to rooming patients. · Triages incoming documents, as assigned, and thoroughly processes documents at first touch following protocol. · Ensures all pertinent information is in the chart prior to the patient’s appointment (i.e. labs, xrays, etc.) · Ensures all documents are appropriately labeled and classified within the electronic medical record. · Communicates with patients using secure patient portal and assists patients with any portal log-in issues. · Maintains related medical equipment and supplies. · May be required to travel to other clinics when needed.
Other Medical Assistant responsibilities include: · Answers patient sick calls and schedules appointments. · Follows Clinic protocols for managing patient and pharmacy call backs in a timely manner. · Gathers appropriate documents and signatures necessary to assist the Provider in making treatment decisions. · Relays Provider instructions/orders to pharmacies, patients, and other entities via phone, fax, or mail. · Labels and uploads test results in the patient’s electronic medical record. · Effectively works with peers to ensure all Provider schedules run efficiently and that patients are seen in a timely manner. · Ensures all medication cabinets are locked at the end of each workday. · Attends/participates in Clinic meetings. Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: · High school graduation or GED. · Two or more years of related work experience preferred. · Credentialed Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, CMA) a plus. · Current certification in CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. · Strong computer skills. Experience with an EMR preferred. · Strong attention to detail. · Knowledge of medical terminology. · Strong customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public. · Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. · Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and other correspondence. · Ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities · Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. · Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance. Ability to drive to different clinics.