Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:This Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for office visits, performing tasks including escorting patients to treatment rooms, obtaining pertinent patient information for medical records, and documenting information in patients' charts. Organizes and prioritizes duties to optimize efficiency and promote positive patient outcomes. Scribes information on a regular basis.What you will do: Prepares exam and treatment rooms, ensuring patients are given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam or minor surgeries.Obtains pertinent history, enters into the medical record including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems, and takes/documents patient vital signs. In treatment rooms, serves as a scribe between patient and physician, documenting all relevant information.Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients' charts after they have been reviewed by the physician. Assures accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.Coordinates patient flow in the office. Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner. Assists front office personnel by answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and other tasks as needed.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required.Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate's Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred; National Certification as a Medical Assistant is a plus.Position Highlights and Benefits: Day shift – Full Time – 40 HoursGreat benefits effective day 1!Competitive pay
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