Medical Assistant

Description

Join the Winning Team!! Candidates should have an energetic positive attitude which will reinforce positive relationships with patients, family members, visitors and fellow employees. We are open to qualified new graduates. Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred. Competitive salary.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm

Essential Functions:

• Review daily schedules, obtaining charts and charge visits, responsible for ensuring charge visits completely coded and ready for physician signature
• Perform patient history, assessment of current complaint, vital signs measurement and document in medical record and provide direct patient care
• Maintain patient confidentiality, HIPAA and OSHA compliance
• Triage patient to ensure productive office flow
• Assist with check out instructions in order for front office to schedule next office appointments
• Stock and set up exam room for patient care
• Perform needed equipment maintenance and upkeep to ensure good working order of medical equipment, sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides and autoclave
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable instruments and packs
• Assist physicians by setting up for procedures and exams, compression garment fitting and wound dressing care, etc.
• Document all transactions, phone conversations, treatments and orders in the patient medical record
• Review medical records (labs, x-rays, pathology reports, CT scans, MRI, etc) and bring to attention of physician
• Patient education on pre and post-operative instruction for patients, ensuring that patients know what to expect during and after procedures
• Promote good communication and team effort among staff, physicians, management, patients, fellow employees and public
• Develop specific goals and plans, keeping up-to-date, applying new knowledge to prioritize, organize and accomplish your work
• Adheres to policies/procedures of organization
• Ability to maintain regular attendance is an essential function
• Attend meetings as required

Requirements

Successful Candidates Should Possess:

• High School Diploma with additional certifications and/ or medical experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain
• Punctuality, Reliability and Honesty
• Broad medical experience with emphasis in direct patient care
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain composure when confronted with fast-paced/stressful situation
• Positive, pleasant attitude, neat appearance and flexibility
• Good organization/time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Self-starter
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task