Medical Assistant

Description:

This position supports the Provider (physician or mid-level practitioner) in the delivery of patient care, helping to assure timely, patient-centered care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms for patient visits, anticipating patient and provider needs by assuring the room is clean and equipped with the necessary equipment and supplies
Review patient charts to identify any special needs or missing information
Call patients from the waiting room and escort them to the exam room
Take and record patient vital signs (scribing)
Confirm medications and key elements of medical history, document any changes
Assist the Provider with the exam as directed
Document services provided for billing purposes
Do diagnostic procedures as assigned
Document care delivered and treatment plan prescribed
Provide patient education as directed
Pull medication samples as prescribed
Perform phone triage duties including documenting calls and messages
Give injections as prescribed; including immunotherapy per protocol
Review diagnostic tests by outside providers; document in the medical record and alert provider to positive results; notify patients of diagnostic results per protocol
Assist in obtaining prior authorizations for medications and services ordered by the Provider
Provide strong team support in all Medical MA assignments
Assist with training new staff; attend staff meetings as requested
Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

OSHA Category 1 exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.

Requirements:

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Possession of the clinical expertise and knowledge necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
Experience with allergy and asthma diagnostic procedures, ordered treatment, shots and related clinical terminology and documentation.
Must be a self-starter with a positive, service-oriented attitude, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Education

Graduation/Diploma from an accredited medical assistant program.

Experience

Preferable two plus years of Medical Assistant Experience.

Other Requirements

Be able to complete AAAI administered clinical study guides and pass exams on clinical issues involved in Allergy and Asthma care.