What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant position at CHS Physicians Practice?
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares exam rooms for use following protocol including: disinfecting, stocking all rooms, and checking vaccinations and medications availability for the day.
- Preps the patient chart with pre-visit planning by reviewing the next working day’s schedule and identifying gaps in care. The medical assistant is responsible for ensuring and/or obtaining the last mammogram and breast ultrasound, colonoscopy, immunizations and any clinical studies or consults that are required for that office visit
- Escorts patients to exam rooms. Directs patient flow for maximum efficiency.
- Collects and documents patient information, clinical data and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain screen and current symptoms.
- Obtains additional data from patient/significant other, EKG/lab/ diagnostic test results and other historical data. Reports findings to provider, recognizing abnormal findings or changes in condition.
- Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
- Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance
- Assist with front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, and verifying insurances.
- Other duties assigned
Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 3 years documented medical assistant experience and completion of the CH Medical Assistant Assessment.
- BCLS training and current certification required from: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Proficiency with care tasks such as phlebotomy, aseptic technique, etc
M/W/F 8-630 and T/SA 8-2
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Ability to Commute:
- Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (Required)
Work Location: In person