Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Ballwin
SSM Health · Ballwin, Missouri, US
It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Medical Group Ballwin Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides assistance with the examination and t...
Job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Medical Group Ballwin Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider). Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties. - Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. - Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, scheduling patients, and filing. - Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment. - May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications. - Works in a constant state of alertness and safe mann...