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Medical Assistant

RISE MSO - LCUC Employees

#Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Medical Assistant #Medical History #Healthcare Administration #Electronic Medical Records #Patient Confidentiality #EMR Systems

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant supports practitioners by interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. They also handle administrative tasks such as screening calls, greeting visitors, and managing medical supplies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a Medical Assisting diploma, with at least one year of experience in vital signs and EMR systems. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateInventory ManagementPhlebotomyElectronic Health RecordsPatient ConfidentialityVital Signs MeasurementMedical DocumentationProcedure CodingPatient InterviewingDiagnostic CodingSpanish Bilingualism

Job description

Description The Medical Assistant (MA) assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a practitioner.
This position interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and records information on patients' charts.
The MA prepares treatment rooms and completes thorough documentation in electronic health records.
The MA answers telephones, screens callers, relays messages and greets visitors.
The position may be responsible for drawing and collecting blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis.

Essential

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist patients by providing information, services, and assistance Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the exam room Perform preliminary physical tests: take blood pressure, weight and temperature; report patient history summary, phlebotomy, and other assigned tasks Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keep patient information confidential. Ensure accurate Electronic Medical Records documentation Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations Complete records by recording patient examination, treatment and test results Maintain medical supply inventory and perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating Communicate with insurances as well as other clinics and patients Other duties as assigned

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