Medical Assistant OB/GYN

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant will work directly with the physician and the physician's nurse as a team to ensure higher efficiency, patient care, and workflow for their patients.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

Direct and consistent communication with your nurse and doctor is key.

• Room Patients- Vitals on every patient, documenting in chart & reviewing area needed to have pt ready when Dr walks in the room.

Also ensuring exam room is set up ready for Dr's exam. Give injections & documenting in chart Order labs, pathology & paps according to dr direction. Making sure they are sent to the correct labs Filling out requisitions & sending to appropriate couriers & labs. Making sure they are ordered in the system & tied to results Phone calls pts, answer questions, give advice & go between Drs & Pts when needed Call pts with test results after Dr has signed off & approved Counsel patients on medications, lab results, genetic testing options & pregnancy Send prescriptions via eRX, fax or call in Following up on labs results, sonograms & mammograms with no results according to Dr protocol Hooking pt up to the NST machines & making sure Dr is aware of them & they are being followed until the appropriate time to take them off Obtain Prior Authorizations for medications Stocking exam rooms & bathrooms on hall and/or putting away supplies Calling pt ticklers/reminding pts they need to schedule appts if required by your doctor. Fold laundry & clean instruments. Schedule appointments and ultrasounds in conjunction with the office visits for specific appointments and times as determined by your physician. Send patient cases through Athena to check OB and IUD benefits after scheduling the patient for OBWU or IUD. Schedule patient for screening mammogram here or print orders for patient to schedule on their own. Check out patients as well and schedule them for the next visit as physician note dictates. Help check refill line and triage clinical inbox as needed when triage nurse is out of office. Perform DEXAs. Helping other MAs or floats as time allows & if your Dr is out of office Following any & all directions given by Dr and/or supervisors

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as an M.A. in an OB/GYN office
• Experience and knowledge of MS Office and Athena is preferred.
• Experience in customer service and/or office setting is required.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English
• Strong communication and people skills
• Excellent common sense and reasoning skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Be able/willing to take & follow instruction.

Education:

High School Diploma is required.

• Additional education and/or training is a plus.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Pet insurance Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Ob/Gyn Experience:

Ob/Gyn:

3 years (Preferred)

Athenahealth:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person