Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling notes before their arrival, providing routine support, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous office experience.

Responsibilities In this Medical Assistant position the Medical Assistant will assist the licensed health care professional in performing a variety of tasks including rooming patients, monitoring patient flow, returning phone messages, obtaining patient histories and vital signs, assisting with diagnostic procedures and/or treatments, maintaining the patient's medical record, stocking rooms and assisting with medical procedures. The Medical Assistant will assist with scheduling appointments, completing pre- certifications, completing patient forms - i.e., short-term, long-term disability forms, etc. refilling medications per protocol, assisting with clinical duties, and cleaning exam rooms.

The Medical Assistant will:

Prepare patient documentation and medical record in preparation for appointment.

Escort patient to room, obtains vitals and updates medical record, which would include a brief medical history or chief complaint, current medication, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and all meaningful use data collection.

Prepare patient for examination or procedure.

Ensure consent is signed and dated for procedures and performs "Time out" with Physician/LIP when appropriate.

Assist Physician/LIP with examinations and/or procedures.

Maintain and update accurate electronic medical record.

Receive and handle telephone calls to department. Assist with triaging calls under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.

Assist Physician/LIP with educating the patient and families.

Demonstrate effectiveness and courtesy in scheduling patients for appointments.

Demonstrate ability to navigate efficiently computer software applicable to department.

Ensure appropriate supplies are on hand

Assure timely completion of assigned duties.

Job Requirements:

Certified or Registered as Medical Assistant Strongly Preferred

Strong critical thinking abilities

Requires excellent verbal and written communication and skills

Three years clinical experience desirable

Preferred Experience with Electronic Medical Records and prior experience in Pain Management.

Requires knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

Ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in any situation

Employee must possess the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients

Work independently in a fast-paced environment