What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Asst./Scribe position at Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia LLC?
Description
Responsibilities and Duties
Clinical
Prepares patients for examination by taking vitals; recording medical history into Epic
Escorting patients to and from exam rooms
Complying with OSHA and HIPPA regulations
Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical centers; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms
Help the physician with procedures
Give patients injections as directed by the physician
Casting for Orthotics
Applying Below knee cast
Appling Low Dying strapping to feet
Appling Unna Boots
Performing Nail Debridement
Performing Callus/Corn debridement
Dressing changes
Performing X-Rays
Documenting phone calls
Updating Logs
Administrative
A podiatry medical assistant's responsibilities may include ordering, sorting, storing supplies and restocking exam rooms. Cleaning exam areas, setting up instruments and equipment and cleaning the sterilizer. Greeting patients, answering the office phones, performing data entry and scheduling appointments, assisting front office staff if and when needed and manual insurance verifications. Any other duties determined appropriate by management.