Medical Assistant I - FT Days

Job description

Under the direction of a physician, the Medical Assistant I works cooperatively with all team members to provide technical patient care services. This position assists physicians in the performance of their function and provides specific and general support. Core Competencies: - Greets and directs patients; notifies appropriate person (RN, Physician) of patient’s arrival and/or escorts patient to appropriate area. - Manages patient care flow. - Receives and addresses in-coming telephone calls; accurately records and routes messages as indicated. - Prepares and cleans treatment rooms before and after each patient. - Utilizes computer systems to obtain test results. - Orders and restocks clinical supplies including linen, dressings and instruments. - Maintains office equipment and initiates maintenance and repairs as necessary. - Performs and documents manufacturer’s recommended Preventative Maintenance procedures on testing instruments; monitors calibration dates as needed. - Schedules patient appointments. - Completes appropriate forms as required by the department. - Prepares patients for physician by interviewing patients regarding health problem and reviewing current medications...