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Women for Women Medical Associates LLC
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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.
$44,207 / year median in New Jersey
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs. Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. Provides routine care for patients. Observes patients' health. Reviews medical charts. Accompanies patients to their rooms. Assists physicians and registered nurses. Communicates with patients and their families. Performs standard diagnostic procedures including phlebotomy, venipuncture. Prepares specimens for lab courier. Administers medications. Provides wound care. Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas. Assists with patient comfort. Supports physician staff by representing physicians; screening and sorting medical records, documents, and telephone calls; scheduling patient appointments and arranging referrals; performing prior authorizations and transcribing dictation; patient histories, operative notes, manuscripts, and correspondence; maintaining office files and patient records. Employee must be computer literate, and be conversant with the Athena Electronic Health Records or must be teachable to learn the Athena Health Electronic Medical Records. Must be an effective administrative assistant. Additional spoken languages are a plus.