What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Receptionist-Vascular Surgery FT Days position at Englewood Hospital?
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Job Summary
Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant (MA/MR) supports the delivery of high-quality patient care within the Vascular Surgery practice. This role assists with both clinical and administrative functions, including triaging patients, obtaining and documenting accurate personal, demographic, and insurance information, and verifying patient identification.
The MA/MR plays a critical role in patient flow by escorting patients from the waiting area to exam rooms, preparing patients for provider evaluations, and ensuring efficient use of physician time. Clinical responsibilities include assisting with wound care, performing preparatory clinical tasks, and supporting providers during patient visits and procedures.
Administrative responsibilities include answering phones, greeting patients, providing customer assistance, scheduling support, data entry, and maintaining accurate patient records within electronic health record and practice management systems.
Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Prior experience in a specialty practice, preferably vascular surgery and/or wound care preferred
Ability to triage patients, obtain vitals, and accurately document clinical information
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical workflows
Proficiency with EPIC
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-based clinical environment
Spanish speaking is a plus
Education Requirements
Minimum Rate: $17
Job Summary
Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Medical Assistant (MA/MR) supports the delivery of high-quality patient care within the Vascular Surgery practice. This role assists with both clinical and administrative functions, including triaging patients, obtaining and documenting accurate personal, demographic, and insurance information, and verifying patient identification.
The MA/MR plays a critical role in patient flow by escorting patients from the waiting area to exam rooms, preparing patients for provider evaluations, and ensuring efficient use of physician time. Clinical responsibilities include assisting with wound care, performing preparatory clinical tasks, and supporting providers during patient visits and procedures.
Administrative responsibilities include answering phones, greeting patients, providing customer assistance, scheduling support, data entry, and maintaining accurate patient records within electronic health record and practice management systems.
Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Department:** Vascular Surgery
- Location:** Englewood
- Status:** FT
- Shift:** 8 hours, Mon-Fri
- Hours:** 9AM-5PM
Prior experience in a specialty practice, preferably vascular surgery and/or wound care preferred
Ability to triage patients, obtain vitals, and accurately document clinical information
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical workflows
Proficiency with EPIC
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-based clinical environment
Spanish speaking is a plus
Education Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent or 5 years of Medical Assistant/PCT experience
- Current CPR Certification.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)/Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)/Patient Care Technician (PCT).
Minimum Rate: $17
Salary : $17