Medical Assistant I- Medicine Specialties/Neurology

Under the supervision of the Sr. Admin Manager and attending physicians, the medical assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow through the office; maintaining neat, clean, and safe patient care areas; maintain medical supplies, and to promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains and reviews daily schedules of patients and ensures all appropriate preparations are in place to facilitate efficient patient flow for the day
• Ensures all patient charts are complete and available for attending provider
• Confirm correct patient identification using two patient identifiers (full name and DOB)
• Greets patients in waiting area and escorts them to exam rooms, and prepares them as necessary for appointment (this includes, height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, O2 and pain assessment)
• Prepares specimen collection jars and slides used for fine needle aspiration procedures
• Assists with fine needle aspiration procedures, per physician's request
• Perform EKGs, per physician's request

• Transmits all daily EKG recordings
• Maintains all clinical equipment assuring all equipment is in good working order and cleaned after each patient use per office protocol; promptly reports all problems to Biomedical Engineering and Sr. Administrative Manager
• Utilizes universal precautions and appropriate infection control practices with all patients and specimens; adheres to hand hygiene
• Ensure appropriate stocking of all examination rooms with supplies, requisitions and all materials necessary for efficient patient care.
• Performs designated tasks related to tracking test results and may communicate normal test results to patients as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner
• Receives patient messages, reviews these with clinical providers per practice protocol and takes action as directed
• Coordinates prescription renewal requests for signature by providers
• Mails or faxes patient visit notes as requested by providers
• Provides back-up support for the front desk staff as needed
• Promotes patient/customer satisfaction by interacting with patients and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Administrative Manager and/or providers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a certified Medical Assistant with 2-3 years of practical experience.
• Electrocardiography
• BLS Certified

SKILLS/ ABILITIES:

• Good communication skills
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to multitask in a busy setting
• Accuracy and attention to detail

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