Medical Assistant - Temporary Full Time

Job description

Description A nonexempt position responsible for preparing patients for exams and procedures; assisting physicians with surgeries and procedures; taking necessary vital signs and measurements; obtaining and processing lab specimens; scheduling appointments, tests and procedures; assisting physician in any other way to ensure effective patient flow. JOB FUNCTIONS: - Welcomes patients, visitors, physicians and staff in a warm, friendly and professional manner. - Rooms patients upon arrival, documenting patient’s vital signs and chief complaint in the patient’s chart. Confirms current medication list and any additional information as instructed by the physician. - Assumes responsibility for assisting physicians with procedures and tests as within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice. - Two days prior to patient’s appointment, reviews patient’s chart and checks that all pertinent information is up-to-date including current referrals and test results. - Orders outside testing, obtaining any authorization needed and notifies patient of scheduled appointments. - Pulls prescription refill requests and obtains approval from physician to refill. - Calls or faxes in any orders approved by...