Medical Assistant under the supervision of a Physician, Clinical Team Leaders and the Practice Manager is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management including but not limited to vaccinations, ekg, spirometry, vital intake, taking patient phone calls and assisting with adult as well as pediatric well care and sick appointments. Medical assistants enter patient data into the electronic medical record system to ensure we offer the highest quality of care. We are completely electronic with all of our medical records so strong technology experience is important. We also take pride in being a Level III Certified Patient Centered Medical Home, meeting Meaningful Use requirements since 2011 and participating in many patient centered quality programs.
We are a small health care practice where each patient is known to us personally. Having physicians who are trained and Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, we are specialists for patients of all ages. Our goal is to provide our patients with the most up to date and personal care available.
RequirementsMust have a minimum 1 year experience with both pediatric and adult patients in a medical office as a medical assistant
Has experience and adequate knowledge of basic medical assistant theory and practice
Has experience and adequate knowledge of basic laboratory, clerical, and treatment room procedures
Has skill in administering variety of treatments and medications as directed
Calls lab and test results to patient as requested by the provider, and schedules any follow-up as directed
Performs EKG's, PFTs, and pulse oximetry accurately
Administers nebulizers and oxygen to patients as directed
Escorts patients to exam room, records vital signs in electronic health record promptly, and assists the provider with exams
Inputs demographics and supportive diagnosis data for lab orders accurately and efficiently
Administers immunizations, therapeutic injections, skin tests and treatments in accordance with office standards
Completes visit notes for immunization visits and accurately codes to ensure vaccine reimbursement
Enters vaccine data in electronic health record and updates NCIR with immunization details
Performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for lab pickup
Maintains the exam rooms, lab, and supply closet, keeping them stocked, neat and organized.
Serves as a liaison between drug reps and physician
Schedules referrals accurately and clearly provides information to the referral site and the patient
Provides instructions to the patient and/or family regarding medications and treatment as directed by provider.
Takes patient calls for all providers, thoroughly documents all conversations in patients' chart
Completes prior authorization for prescriptions, imaging, and consults as needed
Accepts additional duties assigned as needed by the Clinical Supervisor, Practice Manager or Physicians
Benefits are offered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Asheville, NC 28805 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Asheville, NC 28805: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
