What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Professional Medical Consultants?
A VERY BUSY MEDICAL OFFICE is seeking an experienced MEDICAL ASSISTANT with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic with experience. EMR knowledge preferred.
Duties to include but are not limited to:
- Adherence to HIPAA guidelines
- Answering Phones
- Check in/Check out
- Collecting Co-pays/Coinsurance
- Scheduling appointments
- Maintaining patient medical records
- Working with insurance companies
- Record the patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate)
- Collect patient’s health information
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Taking medical histories
- Assisting the physician during examinations
- Calling in prescriptions to pharmacies
- Collecting laboratory specimens
- Sterilize medical instruments
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to demonstrate basic medication administration
- Manual dexterity to use/handle equipment and instruments.
- Knowledge of infection control standards and utilization of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Ability to perform essential job functions using proper body mechanics.
- Computer literate (i.e., logging on to computer, usage of keyboard and mouse, familiarity with Windows and email applications).
- Ability to type 40 wpm.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to concurrently perform multiple tasks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15