Medical Assistant

Job Purpose:

Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.



Duties:

* Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.



* Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.





 

* Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.



* Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery.



* Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.



* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.



* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.



* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.






 

* Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.



Skills/Qualifications:

Supply Management, Verbal Communication, Infection Control, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Organization, Scheduling, Professionalism, Customer Focus, Confidentiality, Bedside Manner, Medical Teamwork