Job Details
Qualifications
- Analysis skills
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Database management
- EMR systems
- High school diploma or GED
- Vital signs
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the provider and practice manager, coordinates the effective and efficient patient flow. Schedules appointments, ensures medical records are available and complete, receives patients, explains procedures. Prepares patients for examinations, procedures and other related medical matters according to established department protocols. Under direct supervision, assists provider in variety of patient care duties which, depending upon practice assignment, includes collecting and testing specimens, taking and recording vital signs, performing vision and audio screenings, performing EKGs and other similar tests. Updates computerized and manual records as appropriate.
Coordinates orderly, efficient and effective patient flow through a designated primary care adult medicine practice to provide a positive experience for patients and families.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Completion of accredited program in medical office practices and patient care instruction such as obtained through completion of a training program for Medical Assistant. Program must include coursework in diverse patient care activities, medical office procedures, personal computer operation (including word-processing and database management software); or the equivalent related experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
EXPERIENCE:
At least one year prior related experience in effectively coordinating and managing patient flow through a clinic or physician office is required. Experience should demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, organization and analytical skills to effectively plan for patient appointments and ability to perform or assist in a variety of patient care activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Typical medical office environment requiring long periods of sitting standing walking.
Dependent upon practice assignment patients may be specifically limited to pediatrics or adult/geriatric patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.76 - $23.15 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
- Private practice
COVID-19 considerations:
All patients, visitors and staff are required to wear masks and follow CDC guidelines for safe distancing. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: One location