Description:
Specialty: OBGYN
A nonexempt position responsible for preparing patients for exams and procedures; assisting physicians with surgeries and procedures; taking necessary vital signs and measurements; obtaining and processing lab specimens; scheduling appointments, tests and procedures; assisting physician in any other way to ensure effective patient flow.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Welcomes patients, visitors, physicians and staff in a warm, friendly and professional manner.
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Rooms patients upon arrival, documenting patient’s vital signs and chief complaint in the patient’s chart. Confirms current medication list and any additional information as instructed by the physician.
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Assumes responsibility for assisting physicians with procedures and tests as within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.
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Two days prior to patient’s appointment, reviews patient’s chart and checks that all pertinent information is up-to-date including current referrals and test results.
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Orders outside testing, obtaining any authorization needed and notifies patient of scheduled appointments.
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Pulls prescription refill requests and obtains approval from physician to refill.
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Calls or faxes in any orders approved by physician.
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Checks voice mail messages regularly throughout the day and addresses/responds to all inquiries by the end of each day.
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Completes doctor’s disability reports and places a copy of report in patient’s chart.
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Assists in routing completed billing sheet to the appropriate location.
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Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
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Maintains OSHA logs and keeps up to date for compliance.
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Restocks patient rooms with supplies on a daily basis.
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Inventories and orders medical supplies as needed.
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Checks assigned physicians mail on a daily basis and notifies physician of patients’ lab and test results; meeting times; etc.
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Makes appointment confirmation calls as needed. When making a new patient appointment, sends a new patient packet to the patient prior to first appointment.
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Provides back-up as instructed by office manager and/or physician.
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Handle Medical records requests as needed.
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Promotes the purpose, values and foundations of IHMG at all levels of the organization and to our customers.
Requirements:
Education:
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program required.
Experience & Certifications:
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One year work related experience preferred.
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Current CPR certification required.
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Certified California Medical Assistant preferred.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
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Knowledge of health care field, medical terminology and medical office protocols & procedures.
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Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to the particular specialty medical practice.
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Basic knowledge of MS Office, Word and Excel.
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Bi-lingual English / Spanish preferred.
Skills:
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Skill in performing medical assistant tasks appropriately and within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.
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Tact and diplomacy with interpersonal interactions.
Abilities:
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Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
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Ability to plan, prioritize and complete designated tasks.
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Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience when dealing with patients and patient’s families.
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Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
Physical Requirements:
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Considerable time spent walking and standing for up to four to six hours per day.
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Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics when making necessary patient transfers and assisting patients with walking, dressing, etc.
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Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
Equipment Operated:
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Standard medical exam/office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephone systems and may include computerized health information management system for medical records, etc.
Work Environment:
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Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. Position is in a well-lighted, well-ventilated space.
