What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Primary Care position at Primary Care - Olive Branch?
Job Location: Olive Branch, MS
Job Description:
Primary Care Provider is seeking a full time (Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) seasoned Medical Assistant with experience working in a clinic environment:
- Medical Assistant / Medical Receptionist needed to help with all aspects of Primary Care Clinic
Medical Assistant duties:
- Assist provider in exam rooms
- Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature
- Perform blood draws and EKG's
- Review of all related reports, encounters, and labs in advance of patient intake to have better understanding for reason of visit and to prepare for patient questions
- Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
- Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
- All other duties as assigned by practice administrator
Medical Receptionist:
Serves patients by greeting and helping them with registration; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance benefits; utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and assisting with various other clinical responsibilities as needed.
- Welcomes patients by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or electronic messages through patient portal.
- Multi-tasking to ensure insurance benefits are verified in advance of patient appointment; optimizes patient schedule to create consistent patient flow and confirm all patient forms are uploaded into EHR before patient is seen.
- Responsible for collecting copay, outstanding balances or deductibles that are patient responsibility at time of patient check-in. Financial responsibility to reconcile front desk collections daily and prepare deposit slip.
*5 years experience working in a Clinic required
Medical assistants must have knowledge of:
- Healthcare field and medical specialty - Family practice preferred
- Medical terminology
- Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Experience of EHRs
Skills/Qualifications:
Positive attitude, Professionalism, Compassion towards others, Multi-tasking, EMR Experience, Flexibility, Telephone Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Word Processing, Quality Focus, Phlebotomy, Administer Injections
Education
- High school diploma; some college preferred
- Medical assistant certification
Job Types: Full-time, Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Salary: $16.00 to $19.00 /hour
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- What are your current daily medical assistant responsibilities?
Experience:
- Medical Assistant in Clinic: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19