JOB SUMMARY:
- Provides quality patient care and assists the Physician/LPA/ARNP to facilitate medical care in an outpatient setting.
- Performs primary patient duties including, but not limited to: preparation of patient medical records, completion of required forms, maintaining well stocked and organized exam rooms and offices, assisting the Physician/LPA/ARNP/ARNP with exams and procedures, prioritizing and responding to patient phone messages timely.
- Facilitates communication to assure the continuum of care is maintained and assists patients with all aspects of care.
- Performs certain nursing functions under the supervision of the Physician/LPA/ARNP.
- Follows all applicable work flows established for Physician Services to promote efficient processes and delivery of quality patient care.
- Performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of training
- Complete protected health information access
- Methodist Hospital will provide CPR learning opportunities at no cost to the employee
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Performs clinical and clerical duties in office according to scope of certification
- Assists in the development, monitoring, data collection, and reporting of clinical performance improvement projects.
- Completes all tests, workflows and performance improvement according to standards
- Stores and maintains sample drug supplies according to the Medication Management Policy of Methodist Hospital.
- All other duties as assigned
Required Skills
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certified/Registered Medical Assistant preferred
EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Prefer minimum 6-12 months physician or clinic office experience.
Required Experience
Customer service and quality skills. Need to be able to work as a team member for multiple providers, answer phone calls, refill prescriptions, assist in procedures, call patients to exam rooms and take vitals.