Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for the provider's evaluation, which includes but is not limited to: documenting medical history, measuring vital signs, and recording the information in the patient's chart appropriately.
• Reviews the patient's medication list for accuracy, and records patient's social and medical history in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Coordinates the flow of patients within the clinic to ensure the efficient use of the facility and the providers' schedules.
• Ensures that patient's required investigations are available and liaises with medical facilities or by means of electronic software.
• Promotes comprehensive and coordinated patient care by ensuring that the patient has access to, and is aware of, the entire LMC multidisciplinary team.
• Prepares the examination rooms with necessary medical and office supplies.
• Downloads various diabetes devices.
• Attends required departmental and companywide meetings.
• Assists with various administrative duties, as assigned.
• Individuals in this position will be cross trained by other departments to be able to assist them should the need arise.

Requirements

• South Asian language competency is an asset (Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi)
• Previous experience as a Personal Support Worker, Medical Laboratory or Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) or Nurse.
• Experience working in a medical office environment.
• Proficient in medication review.
• Proficient knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.