Description of Clinical Job Duties:
- Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
- Prepares patients for the healthcare visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
- Supports patient care delivery by helping providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; administering medications; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking EKGs; removing sutures; changing dressings.
- Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
- Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
- Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standards.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Certified Medical Assistant Skills and Qualifications:
- Understanding of medical and disease concepts and how they apply to patient care·
- Knowledge of medical environment and medical safety standards·
- Medical procedural and clinical documentation skills (phlebotomy, x-ray, EKG, spirometry, etc.)
- Ability to learn and utilize medical equipment and electronic health record system
Employment:
- Part-time and full-time employment opportunities available
- Hourly wage rates between $15/hr to $20/hr depending on experience level
- Employee incentives and benefits are awarded based on performance
- Competitive applicants should have experience with efficiently triaging, occupational medicine, laboratory processing, outpatient referrals, etc.
Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Medical office
- Med spa
- Outpatient
- Private practice
- Telehealth
Education:
Experience:
- Medical billing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Medical Assistant: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person