Medical Assistant - Allergy at Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, PA in Salisbury, NC 28144

Job description

• Description

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms for examination, escorts patients to applicable rooms, and assists physician with examinations as necessary.
• Interviews patients, determines the reason for visit, measures vital signs, collects and records applicable encounter data.
• Accurately and completely records pertinent medical information in patients' electronic charts.
• Operates medical equipment such as electrocardiograph (EKG), Holter monitor, bone densitometer (DXA), and other equipment to administer routine CLIA-waived laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Gives injections or treatments within scope of training and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Clears “jelly beans” from login account timely and accurately.
• Schedules consult and procedure appointments at outside and in-house offices; acquires precertification of applicable procedures and completes special medical and insurance forms.
• Assists providers with management and processing incoming and outgoing medical documents.
• Calls patients, pharmacies, and other physician offices to relay pertinent information. Generates telephone encounters as appropriate.
• Assists other MAs or departments within RDC during periods of low or completed personal workload.
• Works rotation at the Medical Message Desk and/or clinic lab performing CLIA-waived lab tests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited institution.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Proficiency in taking vital signs, administering injections, and performing phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Education: High School diploma – required and Associates degree - preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification required.
• Language Skills: English proficient required
• Previous experience working in a primary care physician office.
• Experience with specific EHR systems used by the practice.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Skills

Required

• Proficiency in taking vital signs
• Administering injections
• Performing phlebotomy
• English proficient

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)