Medical Assistant

Job description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant directly assists providers in the delivery of medical care to patients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist in the preparation of the medical office for the day; maintains safe, clean and organized working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 2. Prepares treatment rooms for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols. 3. Greets and escorts patient to treatment room, updates medical history, takes vitals and records information in preparation for exam. 4. Assists provider with routine physicals, minor surgical procedures, and other services as needed; administers vaccines, draws blood, administers electrocardiographic tests, and performs urine dipstick and other laboratory tests as directed. 5. Orders patient tests as needed; prepares and sends requested medical information as needed. 6. Communicates with patients via telephone and other means to confirm appointments, provide information, etc. 7. Provides patient ER callbacks with documentation with 72 hours. 8. Assist provider with management of open claims and open encounters in preparation of the Business department end of...