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Medical Assistant Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and organized Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. You will perform a combination of various administrative and clinical tasks. Administrative responsibilities include greeting patients as they arrive, answering phone calls and emails, scheduling appointments, and updating and filing patients’ medical records. Clinical duties include taking patient medical histories, recording patient vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during examinations. When necessary, you will also administer vaccinations, injections, perform testings and process prescriptions to be filled at the patient’s preferred pharmacy.
Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet patients and gather contact information and insurance data
- Answer phone calls, respond to patient questions, and take messages
- File insurance forms and call insurance companies with questions about coverage
- Schedule new and follow-up appointments
- Prepare rooms and ensure supplies are ready, ordering more when necessary
- Room Patient and take vitals
- Prep and clean exam rooms after each patient (also at start and end of shift)
- Process Rx requests and refills
- Monitor and track spreadsheets
- Assist in procedures and examinations
- Take and record patient vitals
- Administer vaccinations, injections, and perform testing
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment, and medications
Medical Assistant Requirements and Qualifications
- Associate degree in a medical field (preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)
- 1+ years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Inventory management experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
