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.
At Revere Health, we believe there is a better path to healing and healthcare maintenance, and we're working on this mission—one patient at a time. We're a national leader in a movement called value-base care which aims to improve treatment outcomes and keep costs down. Our internal culture is one that promotes respect and consistently recognizes the impact that individual employees have on the mission of the organization.
Position Summary:
Full-time Medical Assistant in a busy Family Medicine clinic. They must be able to multitask while maintaining good patient and staff relations and providing outstanding customer service.
Essential Job Functions:
Proven team player skills. Problem-solver. Ability to resolve issues effectively and appropriately. Self-starter. Shows strong initiative. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Excellent computer, telephone and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Exhibits respect, compassion, and courtesy toward patients, providers, and team. Responds promptly and professionally to patients, providers, and team. Outstanding customer service, organization, and attention to detail. Facilitates excellent patient care under the supervision of the provider. Adequately prepares patients for examination and treatment. Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies. Assists with the scheduling of tests and treatments, and appointments. Maintains patient records and other information adhering to HIPAA laws. Administers medications as ordered by providers. Provides courteous and friendly service to all patients and contributes to a positive work environment. Assists with patient care examination, procedures and related tasks; escorts patients to examination rooms, assists in obtaining patient histories, measures vital signs, records information in patient record. Ensures all pertinent information is available to physician (i.e.: list of meds, lab results, medication allergies, etc.). Maintains clean and orderly exam rooms. Answers incoming calls professionally and completes outbound calls timely. Collects patient responsibility due at time of services and correctly applies them to the visit charges. Ensures exam rooms are properly stocked with needed supplies and equipment. Cleans and sterilizes instruments following clinic policy and procedures. Obtains lab and test results for physician to review. Calls results to patients as indicated by physician in a prompt and courteous manner. Calls/faxes prescriptions to pharmacies. Completes referrals and prior authorizations as needed. Attends meetings as required. Actively participates in VBC goals and processes. Other duties and assignments as assigned
Qualifications:
Completion of and certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within four months of hire Working knowledge of medical terminology Excellent computer, phone, communication, organization, and customer-service skills A professional, friendly, dependable, team-focused attitude Ability to multi-task efficiently while maintaining attention to detail Previous medical experience is preferred, but not required Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 10 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Urgent Care weekend every 10 weeks
