Medical Assistant (Family Practice)
Job Description
Job Description
Skills/ Requirements
*High school diploma/ Equivalent
*2 years minimum of experience in a medical office setting
*Experience with EMR (Office Ally, Athena) a plus
*Excellent verbal and writing skills
*Excellent communication skills
*Ability to learn quickly
*Great customer service skills
*Good with computers/ phone skills
*Knowledge of eligibilities, medical deductibles, copay’s
*Self-motivation
*Punctual and dependable
*Organization skills
*Pay attention to details
*A Professional demeaner
*Bilingual (Spanish)
*Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.
*Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
*Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
*Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
*Saves doctors’ time by helping with office procedures.
*Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential.
*Counsels patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about surgery.
*Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; and preparing charts and pre- admission and consent forms.
*Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
*Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
*Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
*Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
*Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
*Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Company DescriptionMulti-Provider Family Practice
Company Description
Multi-Provider Family Practice