Medical Assistant - SIGN ON BONUS
Job Description
$3,000 Sign- On Bonus
General Description
Our MA's are integral to our clinic/hospital and are responsible for assisting Providers with medical treatment of patients within a patient-centered philosophy. The MA assists with daily functions of the Clinic.
Essential Job Duties
- Take vital signs
- Answer and triage phone calls from patients
- Documentation in EHR, past medical history, social history, surgery history, immunizations, and update medications
- Prepare patient for exam
- Administer medication/injection, maintain patient’s confidentiality
- E-scribe prescriptions to pharmacy
- Assist providers as needed
- Maintenance of equipment and making recommendations for medical equipment as needed to Supervisor
- Update ordering list with any needed supplies and medications
- Oversee inventory of medical supplies and equipment
- Assist in chart documentation for quality purposed to ensure that provider coding and documentation matching
- Conduct In-House back office procedure lab tests/Nurse visits when appropriate (Sofia, Glucose, INR and UA dips.)
- Conduct quality control checks of machines and kits as directed
- Serve as liaison between Provider and other hospital departments as necessary
- Verify lab orders/ requisitions
- Clean and restock of patient rooms throughout the day
- Open tickets for Information Assistance
- Open and close the clinic Office as necessary
- Assist with administrative assignments as needed
Other (Non-essential) Duties
- Other duties as directed by Clinic Supervisors, or Clinic Administrators
Minimum Qualifications
- Medical Assistant the intent to become a Certified Medical Assistant, CCMA or Registered MA within 90 days of hire
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail
- Function in a team environment with courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of patients and other team members
- Good organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 months to 1 year of recent experience working in a providers office
Physical Requirements/Working conditions
- Being able to work at fast pace, Multitasking, Lots of walking
- Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.