Back Office Medical Assistant

Description

Overview

In this role, this individual will be responsible for performing a range of clerical and clinical tasks that help maintain organization and keep CVMG clinics running efficiently. Many of the daily tasks are a combination of clerical and clinical duties which often include: assisting a provider during a patient's check up, recording vital signs, providing patient care, preparing equipment for exam rooms, documenting patients' medical information, and delivering compassionate support to patients and their families. They will assist patients professionally and courteously when addressing patients' physical and mental needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Recording patients' vital signs, documenting providers' notes and changes in medical conditions
• Prepping exam rooms for clinical procedures
• Assisting providers during routine checkups, outpatient procedures, and other physical exams
• Providing compassionate patient support and care
• Clear all orders and messages in the EMR system (eCW)
• Clean, disinfect, and stock all exam rooms, the laboratory, and the patient restroom.
• Retrieve, sort, and distribute all faxed paperwork to the appropriate provider.
• Arrange for specimen pick-up from laboratories
• Assist a patient in sitting, standing, and walking if necessary

Core Culture

Complete understanding and ability to demonstrate on a daily basis, all elements of CVMG’s Core Culture, specifically the Priorities of Growth, Customer Service, Collaboration, and Trust. Must demonstrate CVMG’s purpose of Life, Love, and Compassion with every staff and patient interaction. All interactions with patients, colleagues, providers, and staff must be approached with CVMG’s philosophy of Excellence. 

Other

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate(s) incumbent in this position. A review of this Job Description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.  

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate
• CPR Certification
• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience
• 2+ years of Family Practice experience
• 2+ years of EMR systems