Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting healthcare professionals in providing care to their patients. Their duties include recording and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments and performing standard care procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• The Medical Assistant provides general back-office support to physicians.
• Stock and monitor inventory levels of medical supplies.
• Monitors and maintains medication sample closet.
• Answer patient calls and respond in a prompt and professional manner.
• Responsible for final review of chart after chart prep.
• Train back-office staff on an as needed basis when requested by Office Administrator.
• Responsible for completing all requests within timeframes as established by office policy.
• Follow rules and regulations of confidentiality protection as it relates to patient information.
• The Medical Assistant delivers information to patient care or other designated areas including provider offices.
• Completes the referral process on specific procedures when requested to do so by Office Administrator.
• The Medical Assistant provides leadership and guidance for excellent customer service.
• Communicates and engages effectively with others.
• Continually seeks opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and develop processes for the transfer of information.
• Follows and maintains policy and procedures.
• The Medical Assistant performs other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program required.
• Willingness to travel to other nearby clinics for coverage assistance when necessary is required. (Mileage Reimbursement provided)