Medical Assistant

Company: Premier Medical Associates, P.C.
Location: Monroeville
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Function:--Assists the physician in providing high quality, lower cost patient care while supporting the goals and standards of Premier Medical Associates.Qualifications: * CMA (AAMA) certified or willing to become certified* Successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program* CPR certifiedResponsibilities:Essential Work Functions- Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room.- Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.- Perform preliminary physical tests; take blood pressure, weight and temperature; report patient history summary.- Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders in the electronic health record.- Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.- Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.- Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.- Keep equipment operating by following instructions.- Participate actively in responsibilities pertaining to quality initiatives.- Work collaboratively with all members of the clinical care team and demonstrate respect for all colleagues.- Expand knowledge by participating in company and office educational initiatives.- Must possess emotional maturity and stability to approach highly stressful situations in a calm and rational matter.- Use critical thinking to make sound clinical decisions.- Adhere to ethical standards of conduct as well as applicable state and federal laws.- Provide effective oral or written nonverbal communication with patients and their families, colleagues, and health care providers.- May be required to rotate shifts during office hours which may include evenings for some offices and an occasional Saturday.- Perform other duties as assigned.

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