JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, physician extender, or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
Duty assignments vary and include, but are not limited to front office and back office functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.
Meets and greets patients; 2.
Obtains appropriate patient information and medical history; 3.
Accurately completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); 4.
Records vital signs; Performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar non-complex office procedures; 5.
Aids the physician, extender, and or nursing staff during treatment, examination, and or testing of patients - may include injections and immunizations; 6.
Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas; 7.
Maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment; 8.
Under the supervision of a licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments; 9.
Coordinates telephone requests to refill prescription drug medications in accordance with physician instructions; 10.
Advises physician and or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and/or treatment to medication and/or treatment; 11.
Attends required meetings, in-services, and participates in committees as required; 12.
Practices Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials; 13.
Complies with established risk management, HIPAA, and safety procedures; 14.
Front office duties to include, but not limited to, registration, cashiering, scheduling appointments, tests, and/or hospital admissions; 15.
Performs lab duties; including but not limited to, phlebotomy, order entry, collects specimen, establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing; 16.
Schedules procedures; 17.
Completes medical and physical history forms and other related information requested by third party payors; 18.
Receives incoming telephone calls from patients and responds accordingly, under a physician or other licensed provider's guidance; 19.
Notifies patient of their test results as directed by a physician or licensed provider; 20.
May be the primary clinical support for a physician; 21.
Establishes, organizes, and maintains patient medical record; MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School diploma or GED.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: One year of experience in a medical office setting.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: None ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ACLS through the American Heart Association: required as needed by the practice.
School: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or similarly recognized accrediting organization or completion of a Nursing Assistant program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certification: Candidate must possess a certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or a similarly recognized certifying organization BLS required.