What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Forensic Consultation & Counseling Service, LLC`?
About us
Forensic Consultation & Counseling Service, LLC is an outpatient behavioral health program that offers counseling, primary care and specialized services to meet the needs of our clients and their families.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
Medical assistants are responsible for performing a range of administrative tasks, including:
- Managing office telephone systems, including answering calls, completing intakes and returning messages
- Scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments
- Documenting patients' medical information, including medical history and health insurance information
- Performing data entry tasks to document patient records within facility databases and maintaining patient files
- Coordinating daily office activities, greeting patients and checking patients in and out for their appointments
- Other duties as assigned
CLINICAL DUTIES:
Medical assistants are responsible for performing a variety of clinical tasks including:
- Recording patients' vital signs, documenting providers’ notes and changes in medical conditions
- Prepping exam rooms and assisting providers with patient care
- Assisting providers during routine checkups, outpatient procedures and other physical exams
- Monitoring and documenting patient symptoms review during office visits
- Monitoring for MAT program compliance
- Assisting with MAT program guidelines
- Providing compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits
- Preparing and administering medications under the direction of providers
- Other duties as assigned
Required education: High School Diploma, College degree preferred License Required: Licensed Medical Assistance, Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Nursing Assistant
Experience is required and skill proficiency in the following areas:
- Proficiency in administrative tasks
- Basic understanding of clinical tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All clients are expected to wear masks and socially distance.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- medical: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: One location