JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting with preliminary patient care in a culturally sensitive manner. Ideal candidate should have prior experience working as a Medical Assistant in a high-volume setting.
Hours: This is a full time 40 hours/week position. The position will be supporting various sites in Mercer County. Scheduled to be determined, evening hours expected at least 2 nights in the week.
Position Responsibilities/Duties:
Greet and room patients
Obtain and document patient medical history, vital signs, current medications, medication dosage and frequency, patient allergens in EHR
Prepares patient for exam
Maintain supplies in each exam room
Responsible for scheduling Dr. appointments and follow up appointments
Assists physicians with exams and treatments
Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters
Data entry of client measures into clinical record
Creates reports and provides info as required by EHR regulation
Medication prior authorizations
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Medical Staff
Maintain accurate and strict confidentiality of patient information in electronic and/or manual systems as established by the appropriate protocols, regulations, and policies.
Participate in home visits, as needed.
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