- The Medical Assistant PPS has duties and responsibilities related to patient care in the ambulatory clinic environment.
- The incumbent displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team.
- The Medical Assistant PPS functions under the direct supervision and authority of the physician when performing clinical tasks during patient care.
- Maintains an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies, assists in the organization of efficient patient flow, and organizes the clinic environment to assure patient safety.
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to patient care activities, provides guidance for and acts as a role model for other Medical Assistants in the clinical area.
Requirements
- 1 - 2 years' related experience, preferably in a Nephrology practice setting.
- Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- General math skills.
- Intermediate computer skills and experience with electronic medical office systems such as electronic medical records, scheduling programs, switchboard, credit card machines, standard office equipment and any new technology that arises.
- Needs to have EPIC experience and be comfortable working in a doctor's office doing both administrative tasks (check-in, insurance collections/confirmation, prior authorizations, referrals, scheduling, answering phone etc. and rooming patients, updating medication lists etc.).
- Needs to be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and positive bedside manner also needed.
- Flexibility and handling duties as assigned also very important.
- Knowledge of nephrology preferred, but not required.
- Medical Assistant
- Covid Card
- BLS- AHA
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