Medical Office Assistant-MSM-FT Days
Medical Office Assistant-MSM-FT Days
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USD 24 - 26
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Job Description
The Medical Office Assistant offers clinical and medical office support to physicians and surgeons. Assists in patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care.
Responsibilities
Assists in patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: performing venipuncture and/or EKGs checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room assisting patients as needed.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports hospital notes referral information etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
Performs pre-visit planning for scheduling patients as per practice guidelines assuring all visit test/lab work are completed before visit. Pre-visit prep sheets submitted before the end of the day.
Retrieves information regarding hospital admission and Emergency Room visits from outside facilities for evaluation by provider for transition of care coordination.
Assists at the front desk as needed: answer telephones register patients discharge patients schedule appointments copy charts schedule ancillary tests and follow up on overdue diagnostic test results.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Two years of experience working as a medical assistant. Some relevant medical office/phlebotomy experience is desirable. Venipuncture and EKG skills required Certifications: Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school Heartsaver Certification from American Heart Association and/or BCLS.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSSL
SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai St. Lukes SAA - II Vascular Surgery - STL Mount Sinai St. Lukes
Employment Type
Full-Time
