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MA/PSR
Job description
Medix is currently hirning a fulltime Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative in Livingston, NJ!
Responsibilities:
- Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.
- Maintains efficient patient flow.
- Monitors Providers schedule for additions/cancellations
- Properly utilizes Athena to alert Provider when patient ready
- Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
- Chart Prep: Prepare patient visit in advance
- Perform patient outreach to obtain vaccine records and imaging results
- Queue up orders as appropriate for visit
- Review outstanding orders/referrals
- Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
- Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
- Perform Patient check-in/check-out when applicable
- Schedule's appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
- Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
- Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
- Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
- Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
- Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
- Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
- Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
- Accurately documents family, medical, social history
- Performs medication reconciliation
- Performs preventative screenings (PHQ2/9, STEADI Falls Risk, CAGE screenings)
- Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
- Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
- Administers approved vaccinations
- Performs point of care testing including but not limited to: Urine Dips/pregnancy, Hemocue, nasal swabs for flu/covid, throat cultures
- Performs phlebotomy as applicable
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must have Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm