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Medical Assistant

Posted: October 09, 2024
Salary:US$19.00 - US$23.50 per hour
Location:Edison
Job type: Contract
Discipline:Allied
Reference:235143_1728496753
Work Location:On-site

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

-Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.
-Maintains efficient patient flow.
-Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.
-Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
-Communicates & provides care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.
-Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
-Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
-Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
-Assists in ordering and maintaining 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.
-Understands and performs within the scope of practice.
-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 knew allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). -Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
-Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
-Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
-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.
-Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
-Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoot, and reports malfunctions promptly
-Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
-All other duties as assigned