Overview:

The Medical Assistant performs any combination of following duties under direction of physician to assist in examination and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Prepare examination/treatment rooms; measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure) as well as height and weight and records information of patient charts;
Interviews patients to obtain data for visit (reason for visits, medication changes, social history)
Coordinate care with CLS;
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials;
Maintain log books for quality control;
Provides preventive health education;
Inventory (vendors, labs, pharmacy);
Hand instruments and materials to doctor, as directed;
Clean and sterilize instruments;
Operate electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests or calls a medical facility to schedule patients for tests;
Administer treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests per MD/NP order;
Scanning, faxing, make calls;
Assist with specimen handling;
Assist in developing and implementing desensitization programs per MD/NP;
Participate in meetings or case conferences, as needed;
Provide educational support to patients and direct care professionals on behalf of patient;
Perform all other duties, as requested by supervisor;
Referral follow up
Radiology and Laboratory follow up
Participates in Chronic Care Management Program

Expected Hours of Work:

Days and Hours of work vary, Monday through Saturday, 9:00am to 7:00pm, including evenings, 35 hours per week.

Work Location:

This job operates in both the Brookville and Freeport Advantage Care Locations. Travel is regular between both locations.

Qualifications:

Graduated from an accredited medical assistant training program; Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant preferred.
Basic Life Support Certification.
AED Certification.
Strong oral, written, and organizational skills required.
Prior experience coordinating medical record activities of a busy medical office or health care center, preferred. EMR experience preferred

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