What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary : Under direct supervision of a physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical responsibilities to assist care providers in examination and treatment of patients. Enters pertinent information in patient chart, and performs related clerical tasks. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Age groups served may include neonate through adult-geriatric, but will vary depending on specific assignment. Works in partnership with other staff members and physicians; and pro-actively identifies and provides for the customers' needs using the 10 Customer Service Basics : Look the Part; Connect with the Customer; Our Customers Are Our Guests; Private Means Private; You're the Expert; Respond Quickly; Be an Advocate; Keep Your Eyes Open; Help Each Other; the Power of One
- Performs clerical tasks such as gathering data, maintaining and preparing charts according to department policy and procedure, sorting and filing according to established system, verifying for accuracy and presence of information, etc.
- Maintains familiarity with various types of medical insurance to explain these plans. Obtains pre-certification as required by patients' health care insurers or managed care providers.
- Maintains physician's calendar, schedules appointments and meeting rooms. Opens, sorts, and screens mail.
- Performs clinical duties such as assisting physicians with exams and minor surgeries, preparing treatment room, ensuring instruments and supplies are present, sterilizing and cleaning instruments, maintaining clean and hygienic environment, etc. Performs routine tests including phlebotomy, preparation of cultures, preparation of specimens, preparation of urine for urinalysis, gram stains, hemoglobin, etc.
- Obtains health history, checks pulse, blood pressure, weight, height, temperature, vision and hearing and records on patient's chart.
Requirements :
Active Basic Life Support Certification
1 - 3 years of experience
