We are looking for a Medical Assistant/Front Office to assist in the care of patients under the direction of a physician. Some of the duties include taking vitals, preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients, attend to wounds and injuries, including the application of dressing, and scheduling surgeries for patients upon physician’s request. This position is heavy front desk and phones at least 50% of the time.
JOB SUMMARY: Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician by performing duties as assigned. A Medical Assistant is an individual who is unlicensed, who performs basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services for a licensed physician
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following as well as other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.
- Prepares patients for physician evaluation (e.g., room patient, take vitals, etc .). Interview patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information in patients' charts.
- Assist in procedures as directed by physician
- Prepare injections as directed by physician
- Coordinate the flow of patients in the examination and treatment areas to ensure efficient use of the facility and physician
- Maintain current CPR certifications
- Assist in receiving and discharging patients
- Obtain authorization for any outgoing diagnostics within a timely manner and follow up with the patient
- Schedule surgeries for patients upon physician’s request at the designated surgery Ensure prior authorizations are complete and necessary clearances are received. Schedule first post-op appointment. Inform patient of date and time of scheduled surgery and first post-op appointment; document this information in patient’s chart note
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in an efficient, team-oriented manner
- Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication and a professional relationship with physicians, principals, co-workers, contractors and patients
- Uses equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures, uses appropriate safeguards and observes common sense rules of safety in all on- the job activities
- Conducts self in a manner reflecting credit on the company, and encourages others to do the same
- Observes strict patient confidentiality in dealing with patients
- Follow-up and respond to flag items in Centricity from co-workers, administration, billing and Follow up and respond to faxes, emails and any other correspondence within 24 hours or next business day
- Answer phone calls, retrieve voicemails regularly and return phone calls within 24 hours or next business day
- Assist with coverage of other Medical Assistant time off requests as directed by administration
- Perform general cleaning duties. Includes but not limited to: maintaining a clean break room, cleaning treatment rooms, spills on floors and cleaning up after oneself
- Participate in training of new employees
- Restock exam rooms, including all drawers and treatment trays
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies in the exam rooms, ensuring acceptable inventory levels and ensuring all outdated medications and supplies are properly disposed
- Other duties as assigned by the management
- 'Benefit Conditions:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $9,999.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Monterey, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
