Medical Assistant

Job description

Description Job purpose: The Medical Assistant (MA) assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and/or mid-level provider. Helps patients by providing information, services and assistance. Duties and responsibilities: - Greets patients, introduces self, and escorts to exam room. - Verifies patient information, medical history, medications, and confirms purpose of visit. - Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts (Paper chart or EMR/EHR). - May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. - Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. - Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records. - Completes diagnostic and procedure coding as required/needed. - Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery. - Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms. - Maintains safe, secur...