Employee:

Job Title:

Medical Assistant

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$14.00/hour

Date in Position:

Reports to:

Office Manager or CEO

Notes:

Valid driver's license

Job Purpose:

Supports the day-to-day operations of Emergency Physicians Medical Center by performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties.

Education:

Graduation from accredited training program, and two (2) years related work experience required. Requires successful completion for certification as a licensed practical nurse, paramedic, or military corpsman.

Skills and Qualifications

Experience in drawing blood samples in adults and children required. Must have basic knowledge of medical terminology, laboratory techniques, clinical procedures and first aid.

Must be highly attentive to detail and highly organized. Must be able to work independently. Must value working in a positive team environment with shared responsibilities. Must have the ability to manage a number of activities concurrently.  Must posess excellent communications skills both in person and over the phone with experience communicating with a variety of healthcare providers. Must have basic computer skills such as Internet, E-mail, word processing and spreadsheets required.

Overview of Responsibilities

The Emergency Physicians Medical Center medical assistant will help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently by performing administrative functions such as registration functions, medical records, bookkeeping and answering phones in addition to handling basic clinical and laboratory duties.

Job Description

Clinical Duties:

• Provides patient care by assisting the physicians in examining and treating patients.
  
• Prepares the examination rooms including cleaning as necessary.
  
• Takes and record height, weight, visual acuity and vital signs such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure of each patient.
  
• Documents patients' past medical histories, medications and allergies.
  
• Perform EKG’s and assists with procedures.  Gives injections, applies bandages, helps take X-rays.
  
• Performs laboratory tests such as urine and pregnancy testing, strep testing and blood work.
  
• Maintains medical equipment for the Center.
  
• Provides ppatient education by answering questions about medicines and treatment at home.
  
• Arranges for patient's admission to the hospital.
  
• Assists patients with transportation arrangements and follow up appointments.

Administrative duties: 

• Verifies insurance, obtains pre-authorization for visits and collects necessary payments.
  
• Ensures the timely and accurate completion of treatment logs and patient charts.
  
• Files records and correspondence and types letters and bills.
  
• Maintains current medical records and handles tax and insurance forms.
  
• Manages database information and data entry such as patient visits, contracts and budget allocations.
  
• Makes copies of medical records for patients. 

Core Behaviors

Customer service

·         Treats all customers with dignity and respect.

·         Practices a philosophy of yes.

·         Maintains complete patient confidentiality.

·         Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone.

·         High quality

Collaboration

·         Fosters a spirit of teamwork.

·         Displays a can-do attitude.

·         Communicates openly and shares information.

·         Inspires others to do their best.

Problem solving

·         Works independently and is self-directed.

·         Takes ownership of issues until acceptable solutions are found.

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