MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - GENERAL MEDICAL CONSULTANTS INC.   EDUCATION:  CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification/degree (preferred) and high school diploma or GED required.  Prefer current BLS certification.   RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Greet patients and escort them to clinical areas
• Conduct patient visit interview: confirm purpose of visit, review and record patient medical history, review medication list
• Obtain patient vital; when indicated complete EKGs, venipuncture and gather urine specimen
• Document all communications in clear and concise manner, and in compliance with professional standards Maintain supplies and equipment
• Perform cleaning and stocking of clinical supplies in lab and exam room
• Obtain lab results and clinical notes/dictations
• Post-appointment patient follow-up including verification of completed diagnostic testing and medication changes
• Answer and triage incoming phone calls; communicate physician recommendations and/or report test results via phone; call in prescriptions
• Patient scheduling
• Front office duties as needed: greet patients and visitors, collect insurance information, process copays or other payments
• Assist other team members with patient care

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior medical office experience preferred
• Excellent patient service skills and phone etiquette
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work successfully as a team member and autonomously
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Strong problem-solving skills

  Competitive wages. Exceptional benefit package and 401k plan available to all full-time employees.