Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

SurgCenter of Greater Jacksonville is hiring a Medical Assistant

 

Welcome to Center/Hospital Name
SurgCenter of Greater Jacksonville was established by clinical personnel to provide first-class surgical services for the local community in a safe comfortable and welcoming environment.

Medical Assistant – SurgCenter of Greater Jacksonville

Summary and Qualifications

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

·       Turn over Operating Room

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

·       Coordinates clinical duties as assigned by RN.

·       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 arranging 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.

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