Medical Assistant

General Summary of Duties

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the clinic, as set forth by the physician, to ensure good patient relations and care
• Supervision
• Received:
• By
• Clinical
• Coordinator
• Typical
• Physical
• Demands: Requires gross and fine motor skills to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, squat and reach. Also requires normal visual acuity and hearing.
• Typical
• Working
• Conditions: Work in a clinical office environment with frequent contact with patients.
• Principal
• Duties: ● Assist physician with patient care. ● Assisting patients suffering from physical disabilities. ● Suggesting and demonstrating proper body postures and muscle movements in corporate settings to prevent disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome. ● Ensure day-to-day clinical operations are performed in a professional and expedient manner. ● Scheduling/Precerting tests ● Drawing up injections ● Marking superbills correctly for services received. ● Answering medically related questions from incoming patient calls, coaches, other physicians. ● Strong leadership ability with a significant emphasis on interpersonal skills with prospective patients and with co-workers. ● Schedule and answers questions regarding patient appointments. ● Help prepare clinic charts ● Actively participate in efforts to improve total office performance. ● Maintains patient confidentiality. ● Adheres to policies and procedures. ● Any function deemed necessary and appropriate by management. ● Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Licenses, Certifications or Education Requirements: Certification required Skills and Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively in a very professional and courteous manner, ability to work in stressful situations, excellent organizational skills, sharp computer skills and a professional attitude.