Medical Assistant - Full Time Shelton Family Health Care

MAIN FUNCTION: 

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, including organizing patient flow, preparing exam rooms, accompanying patients to exam rooms.


• Documents patient history, charting, collecting specimens, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting patients as necessary.


• Performs patient screening, including documenting patient history, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining vitals.
  Assists doctor with physical exam and office procedures as necessary.


• Assists office coordinator with answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other administrative duties as needed.


• Manages and updates patient medical records, manages referrals and prior authorizations.


• Maintains inventory of clinical equipment and supplies, including ordering and restocking when necessary.


• Obtain prior authorizations and book surgeries as needed.

*Additional responsibilities as needed.

*Required to float to other GFP offices/locations based on business need.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of recognized Medical Assistant/ Medical Office Assistant diploma program preferred.
                       
EXPERIENCE:

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  Experience working in a surgical office strongly preferred.

  
  


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  Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task.

  
  


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  Experience with electronic medical records is required.