Medical Assistant
4 days ago
Lafayette
Job DescriptionDescription: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider., • Responsible for rooming patients, obtaining vitals, reviews intake paperwork for completion and prepares the patient for the visit., • Assists patients in receiving the appropriate level of care including scheduling patient appointments., • Maintains exam room appearance. Rooms should be restocked at the end of each clinic day. Rooms and tables should be cleaned as needed during clinic and at the end of each day. Monitor biohazard and sharps containers and replace as needed., • Assist the provider with preparing injections, removing dressings, preparing patient prescriptions and completing medical and patient forms (i.e. work release, FMLA etc)., • Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, practice managers, clinical staff and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers, • Prepares patient charts for clinic visits to include updating patient demographic Information and verifying information with the patient., • Processes all requests for patient prescriptions in a timely manner. Chart all prescriptions in the patient chart to include drug, dose, number dispensed and refills., • Forwards all incoming documents and patient records for physician signature prior to scanning into the patient chart. Requirements: Education: • Knowledge of the health care field and orthopedics., • Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding patient care in the clinics., • Knowledge of back office skills to include injections, suture and staple removal, DME orders and Physical Therapy orders., • Skill in follow-up with patients and responding to inquiries in a timely manner., • Skill and professionalism when interacting with providers, patients, family members and the public., • Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families., • Ability to project a pleasant and professional image as a LOS employee., • Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated work assignments., • Access and Confidentiality Agreement must be read and signed., • Healthcare Compliance Pro Training This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.