Job Summary
This role is designed to provide comprehensive support to physicians, advanced care practitioners, and nursing staff in delivering effective patient care. Key functions include managing patient intake processes, vital signs assessment, collection of blood and specimens, conducting point-of-care testing, preparing examination rooms, and ensuring precise documentation using the EPIC system.
Responsibilities
- Assist healthcare professionals with various aspects of patient care.
- Conduct intake and record vital signs for patients.
- Perform blood and specimen collections, and administer point-of-care tests.
- Prepare rooms for patient examinations and ensure all documentation is completed accurately in EPIC.
- Facilitate practice operations by managing patient communications and scheduling appointments.
- Handle in-basket messages and prescription refill requests efficiently.
- Ensure that supplies are adequately stocked and workflows are optimized for patient access and safety.
- Contribute to a positive patient care experience through attentive service.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
- Completion of a recognized medical assistant training program is required.
- Certification as a medical assistant from a nationally accredited institution is necessary.
- Proficiency in English communication and computer usage is essential.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively as part of a team is crucial.
- Previous experience as a medical assistant is preferred.
- Experience in EKG administration, phlebotomy, or venipuncture is advantageous.
