Edgewater Health's Medical Assistants performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist our physicians in providing professional, safe, and effective medical care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Take patient vital signs, draw blood, take medical history, monitor patient charts, and assess patient needs.
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Execute general laboratory services and procedures, such as triage, phlebotomy, immunizations, other injections, submission of specimens, and tracking results.
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Collect patient information and assessment data, including vital signs.
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Organize patient care based on findings of initial assessment.
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Maintain and use principles of infection control when performing clinical tasks.
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Follow up with patients regarding abnormal lab results and schedule appointments with specialists.
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Respond to patient phone calls; schedule appointments.
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Assist provider with on-site procedures.
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Prepare and administer medications as directed by practitioner.
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Pull charts for provider review.
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Add codes to medical charts, correct incorrect or incomplete codes for insurance; assure accuracy of patient file.
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Arrange for outpatient procedures and obtain prior authorization.
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Collect reports on procedures/labs conducted by hospitals and other providers.
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Arrange for sufficient and appropriate supplies in exam rooms.
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Order, stock and maintain exam rooms and clinic area with standard levels of supplies.
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Attends and participates in in-service education.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Answer patient calls on a wide range of topics, at any time of the day.
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Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES
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Possess strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel and Word
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Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Possess strong organizational skills
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Proficient in correct English usage, spelling and grammar.
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Proficient in oral and written communication procedures.
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Excellent documentation skills
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
Must be certified Medical Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS
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High School Diploma required.
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Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistant program required.
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At least two years’ experience as Medical Assistant required.
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Previous experience working with clients in a Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred.