JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant, under the supervision of the unit supervisor or Nurse Manager, provides a variety of medical and clerical duties associated with patient care. The Medical Assistant maintains a pleasant, courteous and cooperative manner with patients, visitors and Center's personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains confidentiality at all times.
Work up patients and record vital signs, weights and chief complaints on progress notes at each visit.
Make sure all lab results are on charts before giving chart to health care provider.
Record patients' name and chart number on all pages in the medical records.
Assist patients in exam rooms. Assist nurses and/or provider with procedures and treatments.
Administer medication as ordered by providers, under the supervision of the provider and/or registered nurse.
Assist nurses with mailing of correspondences to patients for abnormal lab and missed appointments and document actions in patient's medical record.
Maintain and organize supplies in the supply room. Keep exam room stocked and organized at all times.
Cover lab personnel when the lab technician is out.
Rotates to other units and departments (i.e., front desk, x-ray, laboratory, etc.) when deemed necessary by immediate supervisor or Director of Nursing.
Maintain up-to-date CPR Certification and submit a copy of CPR card to the personnel department.
Participate in the nurse training sessions, maintain CEU's as required by the State Nurses Licensure Board.
Any other duties deemed necessary by immediate supervisor and/or Nurse Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or GED equivalent. Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of training, education and work experience relative to the position. Medical Assistant certification preferred. Must have pleasant personality, good telephone etiquette and public relations skills. One or more years work experience in medical setting with knowledge of medical terminology, CPT coding, and Medicaid, Medicare, and other third party insurance carriers billing experience.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: CPR, CMA, RMA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits

Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (BALDWIN COUNTY)

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