Medical Assistant 1 Adult Ophthalmology

Description

The Medical Assistant 1 assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients obtains vital signs (i.e. pulse rate temperature blood pressure weight and height) and records information on patients charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow schedules appointments procedures tests and referrals. May triage phone calls call-in non-narcotic prescriptions as per providers direction and frequently communications with patients and their families. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care

Properly identifies patient by requesting patient name DOB prior to any patient interactions.

Coordinates patient flow to ensure physician efficiency includes managing the patient schedule and wait times.

Understands and adheres to corporate compliance procedures accrediting bodies standards and the ethical and religious directives when providing care.

Uses initiative and actively seeks out ways to assist in the overall operations of the practice to include assisting in clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications

Experience - Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity

Education - High School diploma or equivalent

Special Skills - Computer literate; skilled in use of Microsoft outlook electronic health records and other software programs.

BLS Required

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1