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Lakeside Heart and Vascular Center
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$42,144 / year median in Arizona
+14% projected growth
Job Description
As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office.. You will support providers and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner. Responsibilities Interview patients and document basic medical history Organize and schedule appointments Update and file medical records and insurance reports Assist during medical examinations Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms Skills Proven working experience as a medical assistant Proven vitals experience Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work Social perceptiveness and service oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and planning skills