Medical Assistant

Job description

Overview Provide medical support assistance for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Greets and assists patients as needed. Assist in obtaining, organizing, and maintaining patient files. Assists nursing and office staff with answering/returning patient phone calls. Assist with administrative tasks as needed including entering office charges into electronic health record. Assist physician and other clinical staff with patient exams and procedures and provide healthcare support. Responsibilities: - Works in coordination with and as directed by RN, Physician(s), Nurse Practitioner, or Office manager as various duties require. - Escort patients to exam room; take history and vital signs as indicated. - Prepare exam/treatment rooms with necessary instruments. - Instruct patient in collection of samples, testing, and procedures. - Schedule appointments, exams, and tests as needed. - Screen and respond to triage calls and ensure follow-up by nurse or physician. - Obtain and send medical reports and records from other healthcare providers as needed. - Sterilize equipment and instruments as used daily. Clean and stock rooms as scheduled and PRN - Attend required c...