Job Description
Job Description
Medical Assistant
Newport News, VA
Pay From: $19 per hour
MUST:
Experienced Medical Assistant
1 plus year of experience as a Medical Assistant
Must be Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant
Must have experience in OB/GYN
Must have experience handling patient triaging
Must have experience with EMR; knowledge of Athena is preferred
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Phlebotomy is preferred
DUTIES:
Medical Assistant will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Answer all incoming calls
Triage need of patient
Make appointments when appropriate
Listen to what the patient says,
but also have the ability to interpret such subtle indications as the tone of voice,
hesitations or incomplete responses
Primary function is to be a liaison between physician and patient via electronic messaging
Prepares and communicates messages to the physicians regarding patient requests for test results, and follow up care
Prepares messages directly to physician for patient requests of prescription refills
Explains and provides information to patients regarding any preparation a patient may need prior to testing
Determine the patients need
Record a patient's medical history accurately
Take patient vitals
Collect samples for lab testing
Review patient's history to include medications, labs, diagnostic reports
Room patients
Assist with injections
Set-up and break down rooms