Medical Assistant

4 weeks ago


Charleston, United States Lowcountry Lung and Critical Care, P.A. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

LOCATION: Charleston, SC

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Employee must perform clinical and administrative duties under the direction of a Physician. These duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining/editing medical records, aiding in billing and coding for insurance purposes, pulling charts, etc. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, ordering labs, ordering medications, administering medications, and all other job duties deemed appropriate by the Physician.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Clinical Manager

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:Yes

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires full range of body motion, as well as manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Job duties require the ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time. Employee will work under stressful conditions and work irregular hours from time to time. Position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, operate a computer, telephone, calculator, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contact. Position also requires viewing computer screens and typing for long periods of time.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: From time to time the employee may have exposure to communicable diseases, toxic waste, toxic substances, radiation, injectable solutions, human waste and other conditions common in a clinical environment. Each employee should perform their job functions with safety of the patient and self as the number one priority.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

  1. Assesses, monitors, records and responds to patient notes in Nextgen software EMR.
  2. Assists physicians in the performance of their duties as requested and to the physician’s standard.
  3. Schedules, documents, and tracks results of CT scans, MRI’s, and other off-site tests related to patient care.
  4. Ensures the patient records/chart have uploaded appropriate labs & procedure results.
  5. Telephones, E-prescribes or hand writes prescription requests for physicians to desired pharmacy; documents this action in patient chart & obtains appropriate approval for such actions.
  6. Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines and office policies.
  7. Returns patients phone calls/voice mails at designated times throughout the day; documents actions taken in patient chart with appropriate date/time.
  8. Reviews daily schedules with Nurse or other M.A. for errors.
  9. Monitors patient flow and escorts patients from the lobby to the exam room obtaining appropriate measures along the way.
  10. Prepares patient for exam by taking history, height/weight, blood pressure while recording the information in the patient's chart.
  11. Maintains patient confidentiality in conjunction with HIPAA compliance guidelines established by the practice.
  12. Maintains knowledge of NextGen and other computer software as it relates to specific job functions.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

  1. Cleans, sterilizes and processes equipment and instruments per guidelines.
  2. Attends C.E. courses as requested by Physician or Practice Administrator.
  3. Attends all staff meetings.
  4. Completes all other duties assigned by the Physician or Practice Administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  1. Must possess medical assisting skills to include obtaining height/weight, blood pressure, H & P’s, finger sticks, handling instruments and all other knowledge-based skills required of a typical
  2. Must possess a detailed knowledge of medical terminology.
  3. Requires a basic knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/10 coding applications.
  4. Must possess adequate computer skills and ability to navigate EMR system.
  5. Must feel comfortable using email and interacting via internet.
  6. Must be able to multitask while maintaining accuracy.
  7. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
  8. Must always display a collegial, courteous, positive, and helpful attitude towards other offices, patients, patient family, LLCC staff and physicians while maintaining a pleasant speaking voice and attitude.
  9. Must display a great approach towards a team-based environment.
  10. Must be reliable and highly motivated to excel.
  11. Must be able to follow directions and office procedures.
  12. Must maintain a professional and neat appearance.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma required; associate degree in applied science preferred

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years in the medical assisting profession preferred. Pulmonary care experience is highly recommended.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSURE: C.M.A., R.M.A., or equivalent experience



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