MEDICAL ASSISTANT-DR JAMES CASSANDRA

Job Description

Medical Assistant – Dr. James Cassandra

Full-time: Monday–Friday

Locations: Pickerington, Dublin & Grove CityPosition Summary

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician in clinic and patient care, documentation of encounters, communication with physicians and staff, general housekeeping of the exam rooms, and administrative support tasks for the team.Position Responsibilities/Standards

Attend department, clinic, or company meetings as required

Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns

Work cooperatively with staff and respond flexibly to changing situations

Attend required annual in-service programs

Understand and follow company policies and safety requirements

Identify unsafe situations and notify supervisor

Specific Duties

Complete EMR intake at time of service

Escort patients to room

Review H&P for new patients/problems after physician sees patient

Provide medical assistance (suture removal, injections, prescriptions)

Assist with physical therapy and off-work requests

Receive/reply to medical messages and prescription requests

Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations (biohazard disposal)

Facilitate medical records requests

Keep exam rooms clean and tidy

Assist with administrative tasks (calls, surgery packets, portal messages, faxes, pre-clinic prep)

Obtain MRI/X-ray readings for physician review

Coordinate with ancillary services for follow-up care

Streamline patient communication

Travel to other locations as needed

Perform other duties as assignedCertificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

Certified Medical Assistant certification preferredEducation and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; or technical training

At least one year of related experience preferredPhysical Requirements

Ability to hear, communicate, read, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle objects

Must be able to climb, pull, push, squat, kneel

Demonstrate exercises properly

Maximum unassisted lift: 50 lbs; Average lift: 15 lbs

Full-time