Medical Assistant

Position Summary:

Promotes a professional practice image by the efficient performance of a variety of clerical and clinical related tasks designed to facilitate the smooth flow of patients and work throughout the organization. Assist the physicians with the examination and treatment of patients and perform routine tasks needed to keep the clinical office and clerical office running smoothly.

Job Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties

• Greets patients and escorts them to the examination and/or procedure rooms.
• Takes vital signs (height, weight, and blood pressure) at each visit and accurately transcribe results in patient's chart. Update patient history and documentation of tobacco use, allergies, medications and immunizations.
• Removes, dressings and staples as required, prepares patient for examination, test(s) or procedure(s).
• Prepare and assists provider with examinations and procedures including appropriate room set up as needed. Obtains necessary signed consent and correctly completes ABN form when needed.
• Performs point of care lab testing and patient treatment as ordered by provider. Reports and records results accurately in the medical record. Follows all procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and re-stocks clinical supplies for back office.
• Organizes and keeps a running inventory of medications in med rooms and refrigerator (routinely disposing of expired medications as warranted). Maintains daily logs of refrigerator temperatures, performs quality controls within the specified time frame.
• Cleans and scrubs down rooms and counter tops nightly and when necessary.
• Prepares and cleans non disposable equipment/instruments for sterilization.
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines.
• Reviews charts for next day appointment; checks for pending lab or diagnostic test results at the end of each business day; obtains said results prior to the patient's scheduled arrival.
• Completes physician orders for ancillary tests, surgeries or specialist referrals ordered and scheduled as directed. Obtains necessary insurance authorizations.
• Documents all pertinent patient information into the electronic medical record.
• Travels to other IHPS offices when needed to cover clinical/clerical when requested.
• Performs any other services deemed reasonable by physician or practice manager.

Clerical Duties

• Schedules and manages appointments. Routinely updates patient information: change of address, phone numbers, insurance or person to notify. Registration to include patient's preferred pharmacy, race, ethnic background and preferred communication.
• Verifies medical insurance eligibility on each patient prior to or upon check in.
• Collects co-pays, payments from patients and provides receipt to every patient; maintains