What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant I position at Millennium Physician Group?
Job Description Summary
Medical Assistant I
How Will You Make An Impact & Requirements
Medical Assistant I
How Will You Make An Impact & Requirements
- Conducts comprehensive patient intakes, including obtaining vital signs, recording medical histories,
- Assists providers during examinations, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing while
- Performs EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection in accordance with policy and competency
- Prepares, labels, and processes laboratory samples and point-of-care tests accurately.
- Maintains infection control, safety protocols, and equipment calibration across all clinical areas.
- Supports providers with patient triage, care coordination, and transitions across clinical settings.
- Provides patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, chronic condition management,
- Accurately document clinical data, provider instructions, and patient updates in the electronic health
- Schedules, confirms, and tracks patient appointments, referrals, authorizations, and test results to
- Verifies insurance coverage and assists with prior authorizations, billing, and coding processes as
- Monitors inventory levels and prepares examination or procedure rooms with required supplies and
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and safety drills to support
- Facilitates communication among patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure
- Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and all compliance standards.
- Upholds compassionate, culturally competent care while maintaining sensitivity to diverse patient
- Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.