Medical Assistant NHMP Internal Medicine Associates of Westport, Westport, CT
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Job Location:
Westport, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 34
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Description
Summary: Assist MDs with specific examination and treatment of patients. Documenting a detailed medical history measuring vital signs performing procedures e.g. PPDs EKGs and other routine diagnostic and laboratory tests. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for treatment inventories medical supplies assists with appointment scheduling and data entry of medical test results. Assist with filing and keeping records orderly and up to date.
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate and monitor appointments; arranges for follow-up appointments. Understands W-C reimbursement; assists in processing of required documentation in a timely manner. Performs medical transcription if needed; faxes reports. Performs procedural and diagnostic coding.
2. Applies principles of aseptic techniques and infection control. Complies with quality assurance practices. Screens and follows up with patient test results. Assists in education of patients regarding health/safety promotion and disease/injury prevention.
3. Clinical Duties - diagnostic orders/documentation: Collects and processes specimens. Performs diagnostic tests - e.g. EKG spirometry vision hearing. Prepares and administers medications and immunizations; maintains records. Draws blood for lab tests; collects urine samples etc.
4. Clinical Duties - Patient Care: Obtain patient history and vital signs; administers medical questionnaires e.g. Respiratory Hearing Asbestos. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas. Prepare patient for examinations procedures and treatments. Coordinates patient care information with other health care providers; obtains lab X-ray and other test results.
5. Maintains supply inventory. Performs quality monitoring e.g. medication expiration dates etc. Maintains and disposes of regulated substances in compliance with government guidelines. Participates in development/maintenance of policies and procedures.
6. Assists with customer service data collection. Performs group testings services e.g. hearing screens vision.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Required:High School Diploma or GED. New or experienced graduate of Medical Assistant program or Nursing Assistant training program or EMT certification or 3 years job related experience in a medical office. Basic medical knowledge and terminology. Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
Minimum Experience: One year
Desired: CPR certification preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.
Salary Range: $20.70 - $34.50 hourly (Rate of pay per years of relative experience)
Required Experience:
IC
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