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.
The Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary duties or responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessed the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting the patient. Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards. Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment. Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and co-workers. Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development. Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of patients. Assist with calling in medications for family practice patients. Maintains prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services. Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office. Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma. Attending an accredited medical assisting program preferred. In the process of getting licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Minimum 1 year medical experience. CPR Preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds. Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation. Operates a computer and keyboard.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in an outpatient facility environment.
EEO STATEMENT OVP HEALTH CARE
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP
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complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of
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employees to perform their job job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
