Medical Office Assistant

Responsible to:Occupational Health Director
Hours: 32 - 40 hours/week
Schedule:Monday - Friday
Pay Range: $19.18 - 28.78

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting Nurse Practitioner in services provided at the Springfield Wellness Clinic including taking vital signs, triaging illnesses and injuries, performing EKG’s and operating the autoclave.  Assist with pre-authorizations, referrals, and obtaining medical records from specialists, PCPs, and insurance companies.  Regularly provides clerical support to clinic staff by answering phones, greeting/checking in clients, scheduling, registration duties, and filing.  This position will have a scheduled one-hour meal period. This position requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at time of offer.

Education & License Requirements:

Graduation from an approved Medical Office Assistant program, with current certification.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

One year of clinic experience preferred.  Good communication and excellent interpersonal skills required.  Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor in dealing with others.  Must have proficient computer keyboarding and multi-line telephone skills.  Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and demonstrate effective time-management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Greet clients and provide excellent customer service.

• Obtain brief medical history.

• Perform medication reconciliation.

• Take and record vital signs.

• Coordinate patient-care documentation, send and receive materials and reports.

• Administer injections, assist with splint and dressing applications, as ordered.

• Assist Nurse Practitioner with examinations and procedures, including full room and patient preparation with appropriate equipment and supplies.

• Support clinic infection control activities including sterilization of equipment.

• Maintain medical supply inventory.

• Answer phones and schedule patient appointments.

• Manage patient record functions including chart retrieval, filing and records requests.

• Position requires the ability to lift, carry, pull, push, bend and reach.

• Collaborative verbal communication skills.

• Function as an integral member of a clinic team.

• Order supplies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:

Move equipment, charts and supplies, light cleaning, other tasks as required.