Medical Assistant - Greenwood

We are currently hiring for an experienced Medical Assistant at our Greenwood office. This is a full-time opportunity to join a busy multi-specialty medical group.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

• Frequently performs nursing and administrative duties related to patient care management.
• Frequently prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient vital signs, reviews medications and allergies with the patient and enters all health questionnaire information in the electronic medical record.
• Frequently prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Frequently gives injections.
• Occasionally applies splints and dressings as ordered.
• Occasionally prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Occasionally assists medical providers in preparing for surgical procedures, Pap Smears, and physicals.
• Constantly verifies all patients by date of birth (DOB) and full name.
• Frequently performs procedures and accompanying paperwork for EKG’s, BP monitoring, staple and suture removal, and Pap Smears when applicable.
• Frequently promotes office discharge process as follows: Schedules requested testing, outside physician appointments, writes or enters required lab orders and prescriptions then provides all information to patient with instructions or faxes orders and/or prescriptions to the appropriate facility or pharmacy.
• Frequently triages telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse practitioner.
• Responsible for restocking examination rooms weekly or more often as needed.
• Responsible for obtaining lab and lab testing results for medical providers and referring physicians.
• Constantly enters and updates patient information on the electronic medical record. Obtain referral numbers as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities, including CPR training, and maintains professional affiliations.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as required.
• Constantly maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Constantly maintains a clean work environment and in patient care areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Skill in administering a variety of examination and treatment procedures. Skill in taking vital signs.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and adheres to confidentiality guidelines of the documents that will be handled.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to understand and effectively work in Microsoft Office
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management, staff and contacts outside the organization.

COMPENSATION:

• Non-Certified Hourly Range: $17.00 - $25.00 (based on experience)
• Certified Hourly Range: $18.00 - $26.00 (based on experience)
• Medical benefits including vision and dental (dependent upon job status)
• 401k profit sharing plan eligible after one year and 1,000 hours
• Paid holiday, vacation, and personal leave

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Training from an Accredited School
• Certification from NHA or AAMA or completed within 6 months of hire date
• CPR Certification required and maintained