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JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing the patient care visit from the time of greeting to the patient exit. The Medical Assistant will assist the physician(s) in assuring that the patient?s visit is a timely and quality experience. The Medical Assistant will actively participate in patient care as it relates to basic interviewing of the patient and their family, obtaining a concrete chief complaint and related information, basic intake skills as it relates to the physical exam and gathering of patient data. Electrocardiograms will also be performed by the Medical Assistant, as well as application of heart rhythm monitoring devices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Performs selected patient and clerical duties.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories, vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse), medications and main reason for the visit.
• Enters patient information into the EMR.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies.
• Cleans exam rooms as required and properly disposes of red bag waste.
• Assists physicians in testing such as nuclear stress test, echocardiogram stress test and regular stress test, as needed.
• Perform routine EKGs.
• Obtain previous test results from other physicians, hospitals, outside laboratories, radiology centers, etc., as needed.
• Explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians? instructions to patient in a clear and effective manner.
• Prepare patients for Holter monitoring by explaining the process and ensuring their comfort and understanding.
• Register Holter monitors, upload Holter data and print Holter monitor reports.
• Screens and triages patient telephone calls for referral to physicians, as appropriate.
• Prepares outgoing mail following postal, physicians and office regulations.
• Maintains clinical and medical supplies and equipment for each exam room.
• Responsible for aiding in receiving, scanning and properly distributing and labeling all incoming faxes.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and ensure HIPAA guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintains patient files, records and other information, as requested.
• Follows established protocols of the practice and those of the physicians.
• Follows the directives of the physicians in an efficient and precise manner.
• Maintains work area and lobby in a neat and orderly manner.
• May be required to serve in the capacity of front desk receptionist or phone receptionist from time to time as requested by the Office Manager.
• Observes office rules, policies and regulations, including those pertaining to: attendance and punctuality, courtesy and respect for co-workers, attitude and appearance.
• Perform other duties as requested and needed.

General Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of duties that may be both clinical and administrative tasks. This includes assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Expected to provide information to patients so that they benefit from the clinical services.

Essential Functions:

• Check schedules, organize patient flow, room patients.
• Collect patient history including medications and reason for visit, chart in EMR, relay information
• Check vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), measure height and weight, take EKGs
• Set up equipment, maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, order supplies, keep exam rooms stocked
• Assist with minor procedures, handle specimens, do CLIA waived tests
• Send and receive medical records, obtain Lab & Test Results
• Ensure patient results are reviewed by physician in a timely manner, provide appropriate followup as directed
• Follow HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as necessary

General Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of duties that may include both clinical and administrative tasks. This includes assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Expected to provide information to patients so that they can benefit from the clinical services.

Essential Functions:

• Check schedules, organize patient flow, room patients.
• Collect patient history including medications and reason for visit, chart in EMR, relay information
• Check vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), measure height and weight, take EKGs
• Set up equipment, maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, order supplies, keep exam rooms stocked
• Assist with minor procedures, handle specimens, do CLIA waived tests
• Send and receive medical records, obtain Lab & Test Results
• Ensure patient results are reviewed by physician in a timely manner, provide appropriate followup as directed
• Follow HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as necessary

SUMMARY: The medical receptionist/medical assistant will assist the department with coordination of the daily operations of the front desk, and other duties to ensure efficient work flow and patient care.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or other systems for check-in/check-out processes including verifying patient demographics, insurance information, obtaining patient signatures on applicable patient forms, and have the patient complete any paperwork associated with the visit.
• Enter/scan patient data into the EMR.
• Collect any necessary payments and process accordingly.
• Facilitate patient flow by notifying the provider of patients? arrival, delays or backlogs and communicate with other staff and/or patients as necessary.
• Schedule patient appointments and remind the patients of any necessary documentation that may be required for their appointment.
• Schedule any services or procedures as needed.
• Obtain/retrieve referrals/authorizations/eligibility verification that may be required.
• Keep office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs and placing orders or advising office manager of items needed.
• Place patients in the examination rooms and document using the electronic medical record, medications, vitals and main reason for visit.
• Perform screening and measuring procedures, which include but are not limited to, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, EKG.
• Obtain previous test results from outside labs, radiology, physicians? offices, etc.
• Prepare rooms after each patient and for specific procedures as needed.
• Ensure the cleanliness and adequate supply of medical inventory in each exam room.
• Ensure HIPAA and OSHA guidelines are followed at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

General Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of duties that may be both clinical and administrative tasks. This includes assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Expected to provide information to patients so that they benefit from the clinical services.

Essential Functions:

• Check schedules, organize patient flow, room patients.
• Collect patient history including medications and reason for visit, chart in EMR, relay information
• Check vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), measure height and weight, take EKGs
• Set up equipment, maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, order supplies, keep exam rooms stocked
• Assist with minor procedures, handle specimens, do CLIA waived tests
• Send and receive medical records, obtain Lab & Test Results
• Ensure patient results are reviewed by physician in a timely manner, provide appropriate followup as directed
• Follow HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as necessary

General Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of duties that may be both clinical and administrative tasks. This includes assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Expected to provide information to patients so that they benefit from the clinical services.

Essential Functions:

• Check schedules, organize patient flow, room patients.
• Collect patient history including medications and reason for visit, chart in EMR, relay information
• Check vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), measure height and weight, take EKGs
• Set up equipment, maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, order supplies, keep exam rooms stocked
• Assist with minor procedures, handle specimens, do CLIA waived tests
• Send and receive medical records, obtain Lab & Test Results
• Ensure patient results are reviewed by physician in a timely manner, provide appropriate followup as directed
• Follow HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as necessary

Recovery Room Assistants are responsible for providing clinical, laboratory, and clerical support in outpatient settings, such as clinics and laboratories, while assisting with patient care by preparing patients for procedures and maintaining a sterile environment. Willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Record vital signs and gather patient data

• Assist with patient positioning and prep for procedures
• Maintain a sterile environment and perform surgical scrub techniques
• Clean, restock, and ensure operating room efficiency
• Assist the nurse in the recovery room as needed
• Assist the endoscopy technician