Medical Assistant

This Medical Assistant opportunity is full-time, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

Responsibilities

Assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician; Interviewing patients and measuring vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height); Performing venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician within scope of practice; Documenting in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline; Preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients; Assisting in covering the front desk as required; Participating in decision-making and process improvement; Ensuring patient rooms, nursing station and storage rooms are stocked and clean, managing product expiration dates, and ensuring equipment is clean per infection prevention standards; Distributing referrals to physicians and insurance companies and keeping proper documentation; Pre-authorizing prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.); Phoning/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary; Scheduling diagnostic imaging studies, BMDs, dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients and completing all appropriate paperwork; Performing clinical duties including triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required; Current BLS/CPR certification required; Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant; Familiarity with medical terminology required; Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol); General medical office procedures; Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)

Benefits

Full benefits; Challenging and rewarding work environment; Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off; Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans; 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan; SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program; Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University; Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries; Pet Insurance