About the role
Description Job Summary
The Medical Assistant facilitates patient care in a team-based environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required to provide a coordinated and high-quality customer service experience. The Medical Assistant will work with providers and other team members to provide a broad array of patient services and can perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Detailed Responsibilities
Prepare for the following day’s clinic appointments ensuring all required reports are available for the Provider’s review
Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
Room patients per scheduling criteria set forth by Provider; obtain vital signs
Record patient information such as vital signs, quality reporting data, and changes in medical history prior to Provider entering the patient’s room
Obtain urine and blood serum specimens from patients; package and submit to lab following protocol set by Provider
Run outstanding order reports for clinic follow-up
Prepare medication refills for the provider
Obtain prior authorizations for medications when requested
Assist in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
Assist with patient calls
Maintain sample logs
Additional tasks assigned by management.
Requirements
Education and Experience/Technical Skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
A minimum of one-year experience within the medical field
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Other Position Requirements Organized and detail-oriented Customer oriented Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.