Medical Assistant
Description
Clinical Duties
- Prepare patients for examination (vital signs, height, weight, chief complaint, medical history).
- Assist providers during exams and minor procedures.
- Perform phlebotomy, collect specimens (blood, urine, swabs), and label correctly.
- Conduct point-of-care testing (blood glucose, rapid strep, pregnancy test, urinalysis, etc.).
- Document care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms (sanitizing, restocking supplies).
- Support infection control protocols and proper use of PPE.
- Provide patient education on procedures, and follow-up care.
Administrative Duties
- Schedule patient appointments and coordinate follow-ups.
- Verify insurance eligibility and obtain prior authorizations if needed.
- Answer phones, relay messages, and manage patient inquiries.
- Greet patients and manage check-in/check-out process.
- Process referrals to specialists and imaging centers.
- Maintain patient records, update demographics, and ensure accuracy.
- Handle medical correspondence, including faxing, scanning, and emailing.