Medical Assistant
hace 17 días
Bayonne
Job Description Job Summary: Responsible for scheduling all surgical appointments, communicating with patients regarding medication, lab results, and tissue diagnosis, maintaining medical supply inventory, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA. ROOM PREPARATION • At start of the work-day, checks all patient rooms to assure that they are ready for patients, clean and stocked, • Fills Cryo containers PATIENT VISIT • Escorts patients to exam room, documents a brief history as instructed by the physician using EHR system. Assists patient with disrobing if necessary., • Assist physician with exam of patient. Obtain samples for the patient or other supplies that are needed during the visit., • Answers patient questions if possible, refers others to the physician., • Cleans rooms between patients, changing table paper and cleaning tables and counter tops etc. as necessary., • Sets up rooms for procedures with the designated instruments and sterile field. Explains procedure to patient and obtains informed consent. Provides wound care instructions to patient after procedure., • Logs in and out all pathology specimens and orders for other lab work MAINTENANCE • Transports used instruments from room to instrument maintenance area, keeping safety standards in mind. Cleans instruments, wraps appropriately, and autoclaves., • Checks rooms at end of day to make certain they are stocked for the next day., • Maintains inventory of medical and surgical supplies and places orders appropriately., • Keeps nursing station in order, making certain that all expired medications are appropriately discarded. Calls pharmaceutical representatives for more samples when needed. OTHER • Calls patients with the results of biopsies as directed by the physician., • Returns phone calls to patients, pharmacies, etc., giving advice or refilling prescriptions as directed by the physician., • Takes photographs as needed., • Treats all patients and other staff members with respect, is polite and professional., • Additional duties assigned by the medical assistant supervisor, practice manager or physician(s)., • This job description may change as the needs of the practice change.