Medical Assistant, Physician Office
Company: ECHN
Location: Sturbridge
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Medical Assistants support providers in ECMPF
medical office settings. They are multi-skilled, assume a wide
range of roles and are viewed as vital partners in provider quality
patient care and increasing medical office productivity.# Medical
Assistants handle both administrative and clinical duties and must
demonstrate acute attention to detail, accuracy, professional
etiquette and superior customer service and clinical skills at all
times.# #EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High school diploma or equivalent
required. Certified medical assistant program and certified through
AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NRMA, AAMP, NHA or NCCA required. Medical
Assistant Certification#with a minimum of 5 years of experience
required.# EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working in a medical
facility preferred. #COMPETENCIES: Comfortable working in a fast
paced confidential medical environment. Must be team oriented with
excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of
common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a
safe work environment. Sufficient physical ability and mobility to
work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of
time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist;
to lift, care, push and /or pull light to moderate amounts of
weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand
movement and fine coordination. Ability to maintain working
relationships and interact with patients and employees on a daily
basis. Reliable transportation and the ability to float to other
offices when needed. Strong computer and keyboarding skills.
#ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job
descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be,
exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to
be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. Greet
patient and prepare them for physician examination per established
office protocol. Keep information in the patients chart current per
established requirements. Documents all sample medication dispensed
in the medical record. Provide oversight to vaccine program
following State guidelines. Checks and restocks rooms with
necessary supplies and ensures exam rooms are prepared for the day.
Keep inventory of medical supplies and reports them to Office
Coordinator/Practice Manager for reorder. Report malfunction of
medical equipment to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager Properly
cleans and sterilizes equipment and prepares surgical trays as
indicated by the physician. Assist physician/practitioner with
office surgical procedures. Perform EKG and Spirometry as ordered.
Report lab results to patients and follow through with any
physician instructions to patients for follow up or change in
medication, including scheduling appointment when necessary. Answer
requests from pharmacies for prescription refills per office
protocol. Prepare specimens and paperwork to submit to reference
lab for testing as directed my physician or midlevel. Instruct
patients on how to proper collect sterile urine specimens On a
monthly basis check all medications (including samples) and
appropriately dispose of expired medications. Obtain
precertifications for tests, procedures, treatments, medications,
and hospitalizations as needed. Schedule and arrange referrals and
outside testing for patients as directed by physician. Maintain
work area in a neat and organized manner. Maintain appropriate
documentation of compliance with CLIA regulations. Primary Care
staff participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team
collaborations.# May be required to float to other offices and/or
perform other duties as requested by Management. Maintain
confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA requirements.
Keywords: ECHN, Worcester , Medical Assistant, Physician Office, Administration, Clerical , Sturbridge, Massachusetts
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