Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc · Fort Myers, Florida, US
Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides clerical and clinical assistance as required. Prepares patient from triaging through vital signs/medical history....
Job description
Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides clerical and clinical assistance as required. Prepares patient from triaging through vital signs/medical history. Assists provider and completes procedures, as directed. Establishes, as directed, specialty appointments, calls patients and pharmacies (prescriptions) as requested by providers, as well as other routine clinical assignments. Adheres to Corporate Compliance program, by reporting improper or unethical conduct, violation of applicable laws, regulations or program requirements. DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide clerical services in the front office as required to include patient registration, cashier, and appointment setting. - Provide patient care (obtaining vital signs, ascertaining primary problem, preparing patient for provider visit. - Charting on patient medical record/documentation and record keeping. Knowledge of correct medical record format. - Track and register patient data for statistical purposes, as required. - Assess and responds to patient's needs and educates patients regarding health care. - Assists in obtaining lab specimens. - Performs special patient treatments as directed, including administrati...