Medical Assistant

Full Time
Physicians Practice
Posted 5 months ago

Website Medical Associates of Erie

Lecom Medical Associates of Erie is seeking a Medical Assistant for a busy Physicians Practice. This is a full time position Monday through Friday.

SUMMARY: To guarantee that each patient visit and the logistical arrangements surrounding the visit are carried out with courtesy, caring and consistency, while assisting the physician in patient care and education

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in patient care in the exam room as directed by physician
Perform clinical procedures under supervision of physician
Escort patients to exam rooms, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s electronic health record
Interview patients to make sure all information in electronic medical record is complete and current, including obtaining all necessary signed authorizations
Review medical record for progress notes, specialist templates and diagnostic records prior to patient visit. Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed, if available, in patient’s electronic health record. (pre-visit planning/chart prep)
Schedule tests, surgical procedures and coordinate referrals to provide continuous care for patients
Obtain all necessary authorizations as mandated by patient’s insurance
Track referrals for the practice to completion (report/result received and patient notified)
Perform lab draws, EKG’s and administer injections.

Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medication and treatment protocol as instructed by physician
Keep exam rooms and medication storage room stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
Triage for urgency and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians
Provide response to patient inquiry and concerns with attention to confidentiality
Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
Keep patients in waiting area informed of any unusual delays in physicians’ schedule
All other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge:

Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections
High School Diploma/Medical Assistant Training preferred
Medical Assistant certification helpful
Knowledge of Health Care Field
Medical Terminology
Grammar, spelling and punctuation
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records

Medical Associates of Erie offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package. Interested,qualified candidates may submit a resume to kwheeler@maerie.org. EOE

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