Certified Medical Assistant

Description

Girgis ENT is a well-established Otolaryngology (ENT) practice committed to providing comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care to patients of all ages. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team and help us deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. As a medical assistant, you will work along side each provider to assist with rooming patients, history intake, scribing during patient visits, cleaning and sanitizing rooms and an array of other clinical responsibilities. This practice offers Allergy, Audiology and Sleep-related services on the premise. It's a fast paced environment but clearly desires to always do what's best for the patient. We are family-oriented and enjoy serving our patients to the best of our abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Escort patients to exam rooms; interviews patients to obtain a medical history, confirms present medications and allergies, measures vital signs, documents height and weight 
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms for ENT procedures
• Assist physicians with in-office procedures (e.g., nasal endoscopy, ear cleanings)
• Coordinate patient care, including generating orders and referrals, obtaining test results, and scheduling follow-up visits
• Document patient information in the EMR accurately and promptly; acting as a scribe during patient exams
• Communicates with providers and provides feedback and answers to patient, physician, pharmacy or hospital. 
• Processes messages from patients to designated departments, billing, sleep, CT, allergy, audiology. 
• Maintains all logs and performs required checks (i.e., cidex, scope leak testing, refrigeration, autoclave checks). 
• Provide patient education on ENT treatments, post-op care, and medications
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain a supply reorder list, and maintain medical instruments through cleaning and sterilization as required. 

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA/RMA) preferred
• Previous experience in Otolaryngology or a specialty clinic is a plus
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) - Modmed(EMA) experience a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• BLS/CPR certification required (or must obtain within 30 days)

Hours

Monday 8-4

Tuesday 9-6:30

Wednesday 8-4

Thursday 8-4

Friday 8-4

1 Saturday per month 8-12