GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: United Digestives (UD) Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians and management with all clinical clerical and organizational tasks revolving around patient care. Manages patient charts and assumes responsibility for resolving patient requests including test results prescription refills and general healthcare questions.
REPORTS TO: Practice Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include but are not limited to:
Monitors schedule and organizes patient flow for physician office visits or inoffice procedures
Accompanies patients to exam room triages collects patient history and provides physical assessments as delegated by the physicians
Schedules and obtains results for testing procedures and other services as ordered by the physician; interprets and accurately communicates results to physicians and patients as necessary
Performs or assists physician with inoffice ancillary services procedures and specialty services
Manages patient charts to ensure clinical information is complete including scanning forms into the EMR in a timely manner
Prepares charts in the EMR prior to the physician visit according to practice process
Has knowledge of drug uses and dosage requirements; ensures sample medications are up to date
Enters requests for prescription refills into the EMR
Performs upkeep for exam rooms with regards to sterilization and infection control supplies and equipment
Accurately provides or counsels patients and/or relatives with pertinent information regarding medical treatment or procedures
Answers emails and voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner
Completes requests for information from other UD staff and ensures that they are handled promptly and effectively to guarantee payment on patient accounts
Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information
Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Practice Manager
Cross trains and performs other office functions including phone triage checkin/checkout scheduling precertification or other duties as directed by the Practice Manager
Performs any other duties and/or special projects as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Current Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or equivalent experience required; CPR certification preferred; 23 years of specialty clinical experience gastroenterology experience preferred. Medical Assistant must be computer literate and able to operate various healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Medical Assistant must have or be able to:
Provide a high level of customer service at all times
The ability to deal with patients visitors coworkers and physicians with courtesy and respect
Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help
Plan prioritize and complete multiple tasks as delegated
Work under pressure; assess respond to and communicate issues in a timely manner
Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone email EMR messaging and inperson
Interpret and apply clinical and nonclinical policies and procedures
Be reliable punctual and able to work independently
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Travel required as business needs dictate.
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