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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.
$40,639 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Assures completion of patient histories. Obtains vital signs. Administers injections, assists with splints and applies dressings as directed. Performs sterilization of instruments/equipment, if indicated, according to established policies. Performs CLIA Waived tests as instructed including Covid Testing Performs phlebotomy duties as directed. Orders and maintains supplies as needed. Performs some or all of the following general receptionist duties when needed: Verifies and updates patient information in the practice management system. Collects co-pays and open balances, post charges and accurately enters these in the practice management system. Balance charges and payments and prepares deposit. Answers telephone promptly and courteously; takes messages accurately and provides information as needed. Assembles, updates, and ensures completion of the patient medical record. Completes mandatory training and education in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, mandatory education, and dress code Other duties as assigned