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Medical Assistant

Location : West Palm Beach
Job Type : Contract to Direct
Hours : Full Time
Required Years of Experience : 1+
Required Education : 1
Travel : No
Relocation : No
Job Industry : Medical Office
Job Category : Medical Office

Job Description :
Concierge medical practice in West Palm Beach is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide secretarial and clinical support to supervising physician.

 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                


-Enter orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepare prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.


 


-Maintain logging system as required for tracking test results.


 


-Assist in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).


 


-Schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.


 


-Medical Assistant duties such as performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc




-Assist physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.


 


-Help direct patient flow during practice hours.


 


Required Qualifications :


Education Requirements                                                                                                        Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED plus two years of related experience.


-Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program if performing clinical duties.




 


Licensing and Certification Requirements                                                        


-Certified Medical Assistant 


 


General Skills and Competencies                                                                                          



-Effective interpersonal and communications skills required


-Excellent telephone etiquette


-Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines


-Knowledge of electronic medical record and/or billing systems preferred


-Must be able to adapt to a growing and changing environment


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