Growing vascular clinic seeks MEDICAL ASSISTANT responsible for helping expedite the flow of patients in and out of the clinic area and obtaining patient vital signs, weight and urine samples.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for patient greeting, guidance to exam room and discharge in accordance with Vascular Specialty Center policies and procedures
• Takes patient vitals, weight and urine specimens in accordance with Vascular Specialty Center policies and procedures and routes information and/or specimens to appropriate parties
• Ready patient exam room for in office procedures
• Records and files Rx medication in accordance with Vascular Specialty policies and procedures
• Day-to-day maintenance of patient medical records and charts

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting to maintain a neat and orderly office, filing and clinical reception area
• Cross-train with other departments as needed
• Participates in other duties as assigned by supervisors

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

• MA program graduate
• Some experience as a medical receptionist or in a medical or physician office setting

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Computer records system experience.

Must have advanced clerical training, which includes typing, basic filing skills, and fundamental understanding of office procedures

Ability to use standard office equipment including computers, photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers

Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

Strong interpersonal skills

Familiarity with medical terminology and surgical procedure nomenclature

Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding Vascular Specialty Center

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• High energy level
• Knowledge and use of proper body mechanics
• Some ergonometric and eye strain
• Varying standing and sitting for extended periods of time throughout day
• Occasional lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Offices
• Medical / physicians clinic

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.