Job Summary
Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management by performing selected clinical and administrative duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision Received:
Reports directly to the Practice Manager
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves frequent standing and walking. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to bodily fluids. Requires the ability to work in a busy medical office environment.
Performance Requirements: (Required knowledge, skills and abilities.)
- Ability to perform Medical Assistant duties such as assisting the provider, performing EKG’s and phlebotomy, vital signs and other office testing / procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical staff, patients and the public.
- Ability to follow direction and comply with office policies / procedures.
- Strong computer skills. Prior experience utilizing medical practice computer systems. Allscripts EMR experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Working knowledge of insurance requirements
Education: (Acceptable experience and training)
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- CPR certified.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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